USCG Exam Practice · Drug testing — pre-employment, random, post-incident
What is the standard minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing of covered crewmembers under 46 CFR §16.230?
- A25 percent
- B100 percent
- C50 percent✓ correct
- D10 percent
Why C is correct
46 CFR §16.230(e) establishes the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing at 50 percent of covered crewmembers, except as adjusted under paragraph (f).
Cited:46 CFR §16.230
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