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The following material provides a general overview of selected legislation,
ordinances, policies, and regulations that address methamphetamine, the clean up
of methamphetamine laboratories, and the public health risks associated with
chemical exposure to methamphetamine ingredients. Listed by jurisdiction
in alphabetical order.
- Federal. H.R. 798 entitled the Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of
2005. A bill authorizing research by the Environmental Protection Agency
and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on how best to clean
former meth labs and to set guidelines on who should be responsible for the
clean up of the meth laboratories.
(PDF file)
(Posted: 03/09/2005 3:00 PM)
- Alabama.
SJR 176 An act establishing the interim Alabama Methamphetamine
Laboratory Eradication Task Force. Approved by Governor on May 31, 2001.
(PDF file)
(Posted: 04/01/2004 3:00 PM)
- Alaska.
HB59.
An act relating to the evaluation and cleanup of sites where
certain controlled substances may have been manufactured or stored, and
establishing the basic standards and requirements for the cleaning and repair of
former drug lab sites. Sponsor: Rep. Jim Holm Signed into law on 8/20/03.
(PDF file)
(Posted: 04/01/2004 3:00 PM)
- Arkansas.
Act 1270
An act requiring the Arkansas Department of Health to
develop guidelines for the cleanup of former clandestine methamphetamine
laboratories. Sponsor: Rep. Jeremy Hutchinson, April 11, 2003.
(Web
link)
(Posted: 11/02/2004 11:00 AM)
- Colorado.
Guidelines for Cleanup of Clandestine Meth Labs
Guidelines for Cleanup of Clandestine Meth Labs, a general guide
prepared by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in July
2003. This guide offers general guidance on the clean up of former
methamphetamine production sites.
(Pdf file)
(Posted: 04/01/2004 3:00 PM)
- Colorado.
HB 1182
A bill requiring the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment to establish guidance standards for cleaning up labs used to
manufacture methamphetamine. Sponsor: Rep. Mark Cloer, Signed by Governor on
April 21, 2004.
(Pdf file)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- Georgia.
HR 1370
A resolution establishing the House Protection from the
Dangers of Methamphetamine Manufacture Study Committee to examine the residual
effects of exposure to toxic fumes generated by methamphetamine manufacturing.
Adopted March 31, 2004.
(Web link)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- Idaho.
SB 1122
An act that charges the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare with the authority to develop rules to establish the cleanup of clandestine drug laboratories.
(PDF)
(Posted: 10/19/2005 10:00 AM)
- Indiana.
HB 1136
A bill establishing a methamphetamine abuse task force to
review information and to develop a long range plan for combating
methamphetamine abuse. Approved by the Governor on March 16, 2004.
(Web link)
(Posted: 04/01/2004 3:00 PM)
- Minnesota. Sample copies of a city and county ordinance aimed at reducing
health risk exposure at clandestine drug lab sites.
The City of
Anoka, Ordinance No. 2001-1108 (Web link) and
Olmsted County Cleanup of Clandestine Drug
Lab Sites (Web link),
(Posted: 04/01/2004 3:00 PM)
- Minnesota.
HF 1394
An introduced bill that would provide a grant program fund
to cities to clean-up and preserve evidence at clandestine methamphetamine
laboratory sites. Sponsor: Rep. Doug Fuller.
(Web link)
(Posted: 04/02/2004 3:00 PM)
- Minnesota.
HF 2923
A bill requesting the establishment of a revolving fund
specified for the cleanup of methamphetamine labs and authorizing loans to
counties and cities to help assist in efforts of the cleanup of methamphetamine
labs. Sponsor: Rep. Gunther, Introduced on March 10, 2004, Companion Bill:
SB 2860.
(Web link)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- Minnesota.
HF 1989
A bill to strengthen penalties for the sale of
methamphetamine and its precursors. The bill authorizes police officers to place
children found in a methamphetamine production environment in protective
custody, and requires that children taken into protective custody undergo health
screening assessments. Sponsor: Rep. Doug Fuller. Introduced February 12, 2004.
(Web link)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- Missouri.
Methamphetamine Lab Cleanup Guide,
a guide providing instructions
for cleaning-up former methamphetamine labs. Material prepared by the Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Services Section for Environmental Public
Health.
(Pdf file)
(Posted: 04/01/2004 2:00 PM)
- Missouri.
Executive Order 04
An order creating the Education and Prevention
Methamphetamine Treatment Task Force whose goals include the education of
children, parents, communities, educators, retailers, health-care workers and
others about the use and danger of methamphetamine manufacturing and the
establishment of a central resource for information. Signed by Governor January
27, 2004.
(Web link)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 2:00 PM)
- Missouri.
Executive Order 05
An order requiring the Missouri Methamphetamine
Treatment Task Force to devise a plan to promote research into methamphetamine
treatment approaches and increase the availability of training for treatment
providers. Signed by Governor January 27, 2004.
(Web link)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- New Mexico.
HJM 61
An adopted memorial requesting state agencies to develop
state wide protocols for closing down meth laboratories, and developing
procedures for diagnosing children s health problems related to toxic exposure
from residing in meth laboratories. Sponsor: Rep. Rory J. Ogle.
(Pdf file)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- New Mexico.
HJM 077
An adopted memorial requesting that the Childrens
Cabinet create a working task force to coordinate a multi-disciplinary approach
to safeguarding, protecting and caring for children who are found in a
methamphetamine production environment, or believed to be exposed to
methamphetamine ingredients. Sponsor Rep. Gail C. Beam.
(Web link)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- Oregon.
Illegal Drug Decontamination Rules A listing of administrative rules
relating to the clean-up of illegal drug manufactures, Oregon Department of
Human Services.
(Web link)
(Posted: 05/28/2004 3:00 PM)
- Oregon.
HB3259A
A measure encouraging local governments to provide notices
advising citizens of the existence of former meth laboratories. Sponsor: Rep.
Jackie Dingfelder.
(Pdf file)
(Posted: 04/01/2004 3:00 PM)
- Tennessee.
Executive Order 18
An order establishing The Governors Task Force
on Methamphetamine Abuse, and requiring the task force to present the Governor
with a comprehensive strategy plan addressing the problems of methamphetamine
manufacturing, trafficking and abuse. Approved by Governor on April 7, 2004.
(Pdf file)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- Washington.
SB 6478
An act regulating the wholesale and retail
transactions of excessive quantities of ephedrine products for potential use in
the illegal production of methamphetamine. The funds will also be used for
periodic on-site inspections, and for tracking of data on unusual sales
patterns. Companion Bill: HB 2844, Approved by Governor on March 22, 2004.
(Web link)
(Posted: 09/23/2004 3:00 PM)
- Washington.
RCW 64.44.020
An administrative regulation describing the duty to
report, and the authority that is given to the law enforcement agency and the
local health officer regarding property contaminated by hazardous chemicals.
(Web link)
(Posted: 04/01/2004 3:00 PM)
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This page last reviewed: May 09, 2005
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