34-38-13.   Confidentiality of test-related information.
     (1) For purposes of this section, "test-related information" means the following received by the employer through the employer's drug or alcohol testing program:
     (a) information;
     (b) interviews;
     (c) reports;
     (d) statements;
     (e) memoranda; or
     (f) test results.
     (2) Except as provided in Subsections (3) and (6), test-related information is a confidential communication and may not be:
     (a) used or received in evidence;
     (b) obtained in discovery; or
     (c) disclosed in any public or private proceeding.
     (3) Test-related information:
     (a) shall be disclosed to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing:
     (i) in the manner provided in Subsection 58-13-5(3); and
     (ii) only to the extent required under Subsection 58-13-5(3); and
     (b) may only be used in a proceeding related to:
     (i) an action taken by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing under Section 58-1-401 when the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing is taking action in whole or in part on the basis of test-related information disclosed under Subsection (3)(a);
     (ii) an action taken by an employer under Section 34-38-8; or
     (iii) an action under Section 34-38-11.
     (4) Test-related information shall be the property of the employer.
     (5) An employer is entitled to use a drug or alcohol test result as a basis for action under Section 34-38-8.
     (6) An employer may not be examined as a witness with regard to test-related information, except:
     (a) in a proceeding related to an action taken by the employer under Section 34-38-8;
     (b) in an action under Section 34-38-11; or
     (c) in an action described in Subsection (3)(b)(i).

Amended by Chapter 152, 2004 General Session
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