Confirmatory Drug Test Fee Regulation

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DDB BOARD REGULATION NO. 3: Confirmatory Drug Test Fee Regulation

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Title Supreme Court: Confirmatory Drug Test Fee Regulation

Law: Ddb Board Regulation No. 3

Decision Date: Mar 26, 2004

The Dangerous Drugs Board mandates that confirmatory drug testing laboratories charge a maximum fee of One Thousand Pesos for each positive urine sample, with penalties for non-compliance including reprimands, suspensions, and license revocation.

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Prescribed Fees

Confirmatory laboratories shall charge a maximum fee of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) per screened positive urine sample
Fee is fixed regardless of the type of metabolites detected, including methamphetamine/MDMA (amphetamines) and cannabis sativa/marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinols)

Administrative Sanctions for Violations

Confirmatory laboratories charging fees exceeding the prescribed amount face escalating sanctions:
- 1st offense: Reprimand
- 2nd offense: Suspension of License to Operate for 30 days
- 3rd offense: Revocation of License to Operate
Enforcement subject to existing rules and regulations and requires due notice

Effectivity and Implementation

Regulation takes effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation
Requires registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, Quezon City

Legal Authority and Adoption

Issued pursuant to Section 81(b), Article IX of RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)
Adopted by the Dangerous Drugs Board on March 26, 2004
Signed and attested by members and officials representing various government offices, including the Department of Justice, Department of Health, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

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