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F1CHAPTER 3ATesting for alcohol and drugs on suspicion of offence

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Pt. 3 Ch. 3A inserted (8.3.2012 for specified purposes, 1.11.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2011 (c. 18), ss. 11(1), 32(3); S.I. 2012/669, art. 3(c); S.I. 2013/2501, art. 3(b)

Preliminary testing for alcohol and drugs

93DPreliminary drug test

1

A preliminary drug test is a procedure administered by a service policeman under which—

a

a specimen of sweat or saliva is obtained from the suspected person; and

b

the specimen is used for the purpose of obtaining, by means of an approved device, an indication whether there is a drug in the person's body.

2

A preliminary drug test may be administered only—

a

at or near the place where the requirement to co-operate with the test is imposed;

b

at a service police establishment determined by the service policeman; or

c

at a medical establishment.