b'About the Author: FOGHORN FOCUSInstitute of Justice, there is little evidence correlating a specifi c THC level with impaired driving, making marijuana per se laws controversial and difficult to prosecute. Factors that can impact such test results include the potency of the marijuana, the users metabolism, and how the marijuana was consumed.A blood test can detect active THC but does not indicate a level ofintoxicationorimpairment.Also,bloodtestsareinvasive, expensive,timeconsuming,aswellastimesensitive.A2016 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that, for THC-positive drivers, the median estimated time to draw blood was two hours and 19 minutes, but, during the fi two hoursrst following police contact, the average THC level decline was 5ng/mL. As such, those who were above 5ng/mL at the time of a trafficMARK MEEKERincident routinely dropped below that threshold by the time bloodAMERICAN MARITIME SAFETY, INC. was drawn. These fi ndings illustrate law enforcements challenges, particularly regarding a per se testing criterion, in the absence ofMark Meeker serves as Assistant General Counsel for PVA roadside testing mechanisms and logistical delays in blood testing.associate member American Maritime Safety, Inc., White Plains, N.Y., where he provides legal guidance to over 400 Recently, the DOT issued new chain of custody forms (CCFs)membercompaniesregardingcompliancewithfederal to accommodate oral fl uid testing. While the use of such testingregulationsimpactingthemaritimeindustry. Healso has not yet been approved by the DOT, nor has the agency issuedconducts online and worldwide, on-site training classes for any guidance for implementation, these new CCFs are alreadydrug and alcohol testing, sexual harassment, and the role of in use. Although oral fl testing presents certain advantagesthe Designated Employer Representative.Mark receiveduidhis Juris Doctor from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law intermsofimplementation,urine-basedtestingdetectsdrugat Pace University where he graduatedcum laudeand now use over a signifi cantly longer period of time, giving employers serves on the Alumni Associations Board of Directors.testing options.Refit & RepairAugust 2020 Launch of C HICAGOSE MERALDL ADY Quality Commercial Vessels. Built by Burger to Your RequirementsBurger is recognized worldwide for quality custom vessels that provide years of dependable service. Aluminum and Steel FabricationRefit and Repair ServicesPassenger Vessels- Hull Plate Replacement +1 920.686.5117 Water Taxis- Exterior and Interior Coatings sales@burgerboat.com Wind Farm Support Vessels- Engine & Generator Repowers50 Aluminum Cruiser burgerboatcommercial.com- All Vessel System Repairs Crew Supply Vessels Other Vessels to 260 (80m)- Interior Refresh Proudly built in the USAFOGHORN FOCUS: SAFETY 20 FOGHORN'