All law enforcement personnel as that term is defined in this Chapter shall not take any narcotics or dangerous substance unless prescribed by a person licensed to practice medicine. Law enforcement personnel who are required to take prescription medicine shall notify their immediate
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supervisors in writing of the medication prescribed and the nature of the injuries. Any statutory defined illegal use of drugs by law enforcement personnel, whether at or outside law enforcement employment, will not be tolerated. Law enforcement personnel who have a reasonable basis to believe that another law enforcement personnel is illegally using a controlled substance shall report the facts and circumstances immediately to their supervisor. Failure to comply with the intent or provisions of this section may be used as grounds for disciplinary action. Refusal by law enforcement personnel to take the required drug test or comply with the provisions of this Chapter will result in immediate relief from law enforcement duties pending disposition of any administrative personnel action. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 19-44:4.