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AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 45-6-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE A RIGHT TO FOLLOW-UP TESTING FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TERMS OF SUSPENSION PENDING THE RECEIPT OF RESULTS FROM THE FOLLOW-UP TEST,TO AMEND SECTION 45-6-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM,AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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Creates a right to follow up testing for a law enforcement officer who tests positive for illegal drug use,provides for terms of suspension pending the receipt of results from the follow up test,conforms.