Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Arizona

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Summary

• Arizona employers may implement drug-free workplace policies and require employees to disclose prescription drugs that may adversely affect judgment, coordination, or the ability to perform job duties. See Drugs and Alcohol.
• Employers may prohibit the use of medical and recreational marijuana in the workplace. See Marijuana.
• Employers may implement and enforce policies that prohibit the use, sale, possession, distribution, purchase and cultivation of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. See Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• Most employers may establish a drug and alcohol testing program for any job-related purpose consistent with business necessity and administered under the terms of the employer's written policy. See Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• The Smoke-Free Arizona Act prohibits smoking in all places of employment and public places, with some exceptions. See Smoking.
• "No Smoking" signs must be conspicuously posted at every workplace entrance. See Postings.
• Employers are not required to have a smoking policy but may implement one that prohibits smoking in the workplace. See Smoking Policies.