These Pennsylvania law sections amend provisions related to drug and alcohol abuse programs, including the advisory council and legal procedures for examinations. They also specify the roles of various state departments and cross-references within the vehicle code. Key updates include organizational changes and procedural guidelines for initiating examinations.
It is the renamed advisory council to the Department of Health, providing guidance on drug and alcohol programs in Pennsylvania.
The amendments clarify the roles of state departments and establish guidelines for initiating examinations related to drug and alcohol testing.
They link related provisions within the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, ensuring consistency and clarity across different sections.
The guidelines were published on September 6, 1997, in the Pennsylvania Bulletin following the 1996 amendments.