ID H0198

Establishes statutory standards for clandestine drug laboratory cleanup, requiring methamphetamine contamination not exceed 0.1 micrograms per 100 square centimeters on non-porous surfaces, with clearance sampling conducted by qualified industrial hygienists certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or Association of Professional Industrial Hygienists.

Creates the Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Program with annual certification fees of $100 base fee plus $20 per analyte for in-state chemistry labs, $150 for microbiology, and double rates for out-of-state laboratories, with on-site audits required at minimum every three years.

Requires clinical laboratories to register with the Department of Health and Welfare every two years and maintain certification from CMS, a CMS-approved accreditation program, or other department-approved certification programs.

Nullifies four existing administrative rule chapters (IDAPA 16.02.06, 16.02.13, 16.02.24, and 16.02.25) related to clinical laboratory quality assurance, drinking water laboratory certification, clandestine drug lab cleanup, and state laboratory fees, replacing them with statutory requirements.

Law enforcement must notify property owners and the department within 72 hours of locating clandestine drug laboratory evidence and post a sign on the property; the act takes effect July 1, 2025 under emergency declaration.