Idaho Code §§ 6-2601 to 6-2611 § 6-2610
CLEANUP STANDARDS.
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The following cleanup standards must be met: (1) A level of methamphetamine that does not exceed a concentration of one-tenth (0.1) of a microgram per one hundred (100) square centimeters as demonstrated by clearance sampling conducted by a qualified industrial hygienist. (2) If a porous surface has a level of methamphetamine that does not exceed a concentration of five-tenths (0.5) of a microgram per one hundred (100) square centimeters as demonstrated by clearance sampling conducted by a qualified industrial hygienist, an adequate coating or sealant appropriate to the material may be used as a method to meet the cleanup standard. (3) Standards may be established for the cleanup of other controlled substances found in clandestine drug laboratories on an individual basis, based on an inventory of chemicals found, and after consultation with the department, the property owner, law enforcement, and a qualified industrial hygienist.
Idaho Code Title 6 ch. 26 § 6-2610 establishes the measurable cleanliness thresholds that must be achieved before a property formerly used as a clandestine drug laboratory is considered adequately remediated. For methamphetamine, the benchmark is no more than 0.1 micrograms per 100 square centimeters, verified through clearance sampling by a qualified industrial hygienist. Porous surfaces with readings up to 0.5 micrograms per 100 square centimeters may meet the standard through an appropriate coating or sealant rather than full removal. For other controlled substances discovered at a lab site, cleanup standards can be set on a case-by-case basis following consultation with the relevant department, the property owner, law enforcement, and a qualified industrial hygienist.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-2610 of Idaho's Clandestine Drug Laboratory Cleanup Act, property owners managing remediation of a former drug lab site are generally expected to engage a qualified industrial hygienist to conduct clearance sampling and confirm that methamphetamine levels fall at or below 0.1 micrograms per 100 square centimeters. Where porous surfaces test between that threshold and 0.5 micrograms per 100 square centimeters, compliant operators typically apply an appropriate coating or sealant as an accepted alternative remediation method. When other controlled substances are involved, operators generally work with the department, law enforcement, and a qualified industrial hygienist to establish site-specific cleanup standards before proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-2610 of Idaho's Clandestine Drug Laboratory Cleanup Act gives prospective and current tenants a basis for understanding what level of decontamination a property must reach before it is considered safe for occupancy following drug lab activity. The law's clearance standards — verified by a qualified industrial hygienist — are intended to ensure that residual methamphetamine contamination does not exceed defined concentration limits. Tenants who have concerns about whether a property has met these standards may consider requesting documentation of clearance sampling results, contacting Idaho's relevant state agency, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Idaho housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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