A marine employer suspects a crewmember of dangerous drug use based on observed behavioral indicators. Under 46 CFR §16.250, what is the regulatory standard required before the employer may order a reasonable cause drug test?

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B. A reasonable and articulable belief based on direct observation of specific, contemporaneous physical, behavioral, or performance indicators of probable use — 46 CFR §16.250(b) requires the employer's decision to be based on a reasonable and articulable belief derived from direct observation of specific, contemporaneous physical, behavioral, or performance indicators. Prior history or crewmember complaints alone do not satisfy this standard.

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A. A positive result on a preliminary breath test administered by the master

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C. A written complaint from at least two other crewmembers describing the suspected drug use

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D. Confirmation by the MRO that the individual has a prior history of drug use

A marine employer suspects a crewmember of dangerous drug use based on observed behavioral indicators. Under 46 CFR §16.250, what is the regulatory standard required before the employer may order a reasonable cause drug test?

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