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H. Medical Marijuana/Legal Use. Big River may discipline an employee or deny
employment to a prospective employee for a positive drug test resulting from the
employee’s or prospective employee’s use of medical marijuana or medical
cannabidiol, regardless of whether the use is permitted by the Iowa Medical
Cannabidiol Act, Iowa Code § 124E or Illinois’ Compassionate Use of Medical
Cannabis Program Act. If an employee tests positive for cannabis and is not
cleared by the MRO the existing employee may make a written statement
concerning the issue for consideration by Big River prior to the finalization of any
employment decision such information must be provided with 14 days.

I. Test Transportation. In all situations where testing is initiated, the employee is
required to report immediately to the designated collection site for drug and
alcohol testing. Transportation to the designated collection site may be offered by
Big River. Alternatively, Big River will pay for a cab, or an employee can contact a
family member for transportation.

If the employee refuses transportation assistance and it is reasonably believed by
Big River that the employee is currently under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
the company will contact the local police or sheriff if the employee plans to drive
himself/herself. Under no circumstances shall Big River be liable to any
employee who declines transportation for any injury, citation, or ticket received
by the employee.

Documentation regarding the above situation will be maintained in a separate
file. Failure to sign a release may result in disciplinary action.

J. Discipline and Rehabilitation.

1. Alcohol and Drug Tests. Upon receipt of a confirmed positive drug or
alcohol test, an employee will be subject to disciplinary action including
but not limited to:

(a) Participation in a rehabilitation program as outlined in paragraph
5;

(b) Suspension with or without pay;

(c) Termination;

(d) Other disciplinary action deemed appropriate by Big River at its
sole discretion.

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