Minnesota Drug Testing Law
Minnesota has a restrictive state drug testing law with many detailed requirements, including specific restrictions pertaining to workplace cannabis testing. It is strongly recommended that employers refer directly to the state’s statutory language to ensure compliance.
Law types(s)
Mandatory law, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.
Legal status of cannabis
Medical and recreational cannabis are legal
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Instant testing is restricted.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Body component sample. The law specifically permits an on-site oral fluid tests for drugs, alcohol, or cannabis.
Permitted testing circumstances
Pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, periodic exam, random, and follow-up testing are permitted, but may have some restrictions.
Employers must comply with the entirety of the mandatory law.
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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Minnesota’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Minnesota should consult applicable laws in their entirety prior to creating a drug-free workplace program. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.
