Cal. Civ. Code § 410-38-2-14
"Inspect" or "inspection" defined
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Sec. 14. (a) "Inspect" or "inspection" means the activities conducted to confirm that the property meets the decontamination levels in 410 IAC 38-5-2, Table 1, or to confirm that decontamination is not required. These activities are regulated by 410 IAC 38-5 and include the following: (1) Sampling. (2) Analysis by an independent laboratory. (3) Reporting of laboratory results. (b) The term does not include activities of any of the following: (1) State and local law enforcement agencies. (2) Hazardous materials responders. (3) Local health departments.
Section 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-2-14 establishes what counts as an 'inspection' under Indiana's methamphetamine decontamination rules. An inspection involves sampling a property, having an independent laboratory analyze those samples, and reporting the results — all to determine whether a property meets the decontamination standards set out in 410 IAC 38-5-2, Table 1, or whether decontamination is even necessary. Notably, the definition excludes activities carried out by state and local law enforcement, hazardous materials responders, and local health departments, meaning those agencies' site activities do not constitute an 'inspection' under this framework.
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Property owners and managers dealing with potential methamphetamine contamination should understand that under 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-2-14, a formal inspection — as defined by Indiana regulation — requires engaging qualified professionals who will collect samples, submit them to an independent laboratory, and produce a report of the findings. Compliant operators typically ensure that these three components are completed in accordance with 410 IAC 38-5 before making occupancy or decontamination decisions. Activities conducted by law enforcement or hazardous materials teams at the property do not substitute for this defined inspection process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-2-14, tenants should be aware that a legally recognized inspection of a property for methamphetamine contamination involves specific steps: sampling, independent laboratory analysis, and formal reporting of results. If a landlord claims a property has been cleared, tenants can look for documentation showing all three components were completed as required by 410 IAC 38-5 — a visit by law enforcement or a hazmat team alone does not satisfy this definition. Tenants who have concerns about whether a proper inspection was conducted may consider contacting a local health department or a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on next steps.
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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