Illegal Drugs

A controlled substance included in Schedule I or II, as defined by section 802(6) of Title 21 of the United States Code, the possession of which is unlawful under chapter 13 of that Title. The term "illegal drugs" does not mean the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription or other uses authorized by Federal law. Note: Applicants and/or employees (donors) are not exempt under state laws that permit medical and/or recreational use of marijuana; Federal drug testing will continue to operate in accordance with Federal law, which identifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substance Act. As such, federal civilian employees within the executive branch will continue to be tested for marijuana at the established cutoff levels noted in the SAMHSA Mandatory Guidelines.