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G. Post-Accident Testing. An employee who is involved in an accident that
results in substantive property damage or reportable personal injury may
be required to participate in a drug and alcohol test. Such an accident
constitutes reasonable suspicion.

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;

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