Washington Drug Testing Law

Washington does not have a drug testing statute; therefore, no statutory restrictions apply. However, there is a separate law that requires DOT employers to report certain information to the state DOT. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.

Law types(s)

Industry specific law and unemployment compensation law.

Legal status of cannabis

Medical and recreational cannabis are permitted.

Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing

Not mentioned.

Permitted drug testing specimens

Not mentioned.

Permitted testing circumstances

Not mentioned.

Employers that are DOT-regulated must comply with the industry specific law in its entirety.

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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Washington’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Washington 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.