Bill Text: MN SF1265 | 2011-2012 | 87th Legislature | Chaptered

Minnesota Senate Bill 1265 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Professional athletes drug and alcohol testing program provisions

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-24 - Governor approval [SF1265 Detail]

Download: Minnesota-2011-SF1265-Chaptered.html

CHAPTER 62--S.F.No. 1265

An act

relating to drug and alcohol testing; modifying provisions related to
professional athletes;amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 181.955, by
adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 181.955, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
Subd. 3. Professional athletes. Sections 181.950 to 181.954 shall not be construed
to interfere with the operation of a drug and alcohol testing program if:
(1) the drug and alcohol testing program is permitted under a contract between
the employer and employees; and
(2) the covered employees are employed as professional athletes.
Upon request of the commissioner of labor and industry, the exclusive representative
of the employees and the employer shall certify to the commissioner of labor and industry
that the drug and alcohol testing program permitted under the contract should operate
without interference from the sections specified in this subdivision. This subdivision must
not be construed to create an exemption from controlled substance crimes in chapter 152.
Presented to the governor May 23, 2011
Signed by the governor May 24, 2011, 2:26 p.m.