- A. Forensic Testing Methods or protocols can yield results which either indicate the presence of a controlled substance or confirm the presence of a controlled substance.
- B. When an indicative test is performed, a result of controlled substance(s) indicated means that the presence of a controlled substance is suggested and highly probable but not absolutely proven. An indicated result is ordinarily sufficient to support probable cause.
- C. When a confirmatory test is performed, a result of controlled substance confirmed means that the presence of a controlled substance is certain. A confirmatory result is ordinarily sufficient for the proof of the matter.
- D. Nothing in this article shall apply to the toxicological examination and testing of body fluids and tissues for the presence of alcohol or controlled substances and their metabolites.
- E. Nothing in this article shall apply to breath alcohol analysis.
HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 18, Issue No. 4, eff April 22, 1994.