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§ 40.229 What devices are used to conduct alcohol screening tests?

Current wording, effective January 1, 2018.

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What changedNov. 13, 2017 wording → Jan. 1, 2018 wording (current)+34 added−47 removedHide

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[6582 FR 7952652246, DecNov. 1913, 2000, as amended at 66 FR 41954, Aug. 9, 20012017]

49 CFR § 40.229 — What devices are used to conduct alcohol screening tests?. Text current through October 15, 2026. This wording effective January 1, 2018 to present. Source: eCFR (current), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-40.229. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/40.229, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

ASDs listed on ODAPC's Web page for “Approved Screening Devices to Measure Alcohol in Bodily Fluids” and EBTs listed on ODAPC's Web page for “Approved Evidential Breath Measurement Devices” are the only devices you are allowed to use to conduct alcohol screening tests under this part. You may use an ASD for DOT alcohol tests only if there are instructions for its use in this part. An ASD can be used only for screening tests for alcohol, and must not be used for confirmation tests.

[82 FR 52246, Nov. 13, 2017]

Amendment history

3 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 2001
  1. Jan. 1, 2018 → presenteCFR, day-precisediff vs. previousviewing
    [82 FR 52246, Nov. 13, 2017]
  2. Nov. 13, 2017 → Jan. 1, 2018eCFR, day-precisediff vs. previous
    [65 FR 79526, Dec. 19, 2000, as amended at 66 FR 41954, Aug. 9, 2001]
  3. Oct. 1, 2001 → Nov. 13, 2017annual editions 2001–2016
    [65 FR 79526, Dec. 19, 2000, as amended at 66 FR 41954, Aug. 9, 2001]

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