§ 64.44.070. Rules and standards -- Chapter administration, property decontamination, independent third party sampling
(1) The state board of health shall promulgate rules and standards for carrying out the provisions in this chapter in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act. The local board of health and the local health officer are authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. The department shall provide technical assistance to local health boards and health officers to carry out their duties under this chapter.
(2) The department shall adopt rules for decontamination of a property used as a laboratory for the production of controlled substances and methods for the testing of porous and nonporous surfaces, groundwater, surface water, soil, and septic tanks for contamination. The rules shall establish decontamination standards for hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to methamphetamine, lead, mercury, and total volatile organic compounds.
(3) The department shall adopt rules regarding independent third party sampling including those pertaining to:
(a) Verification of possible property contamination due to the illegal manufacture of controlled substances;
(b) Verification of satisfactory decontamination of property deemed contaminated and unfit for use;
(c) Certification of independent third party samplers;
(d) Qualifications and performance standards for independent third party samplers;
(e) Administration of background checks for third party sampler applicants; and
(f) The denial, suspension, or revocation of independent third party sampler certification.
(4) For the purposes of this section, an independent third party sampler is a person who is not an employee, agent, representative, partner, joint venturer, shareholder, or parent or subsidiary company of the authorized contractor, the authorized contractor's company, or the property owner.
[2006 c 339 § 207; 1999 c 292 § 8; 1990 c 213 § 9.]
Notes:
Intent -- Part headings not law -- 2006 c 339: See notes following RCW 70.96A.325.
Finding -- Intent -- 1999 c 292: See note following RCW 64.44.010.
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