Cal. Civ. Code § 410-38-2-6
"Clean", "cleanup", or "clean up" defined
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Sec. 6. "Clean", "cleanup", or "clean up" means actions taken after the operation used for illegal manufacture of a controlled substance has been dismantled by a law enforcement agency or its agents. Those actions include the following: (1) Decontamination of a structure, mobile home, vehicle, or watercraft, followed by inspection and certification of decontamination under 410 IAC 38-5. (2) Demolition of a structure or mobile home under 410 IAC 38-6. (3) Disposal of a vehicle under IC 9-22. (4) Destruction of a watercraft and disposal under 329 IAC 10.
Section 410-38-2-6 of Indiana's 410 IAC 38 establishes what the terms 'clean,' 'cleanup,' and 'clean up' mean within the regulatory framework governing properties formerly used for illegal drug manufacturing. Under this definition, cleanup refers specifically to actions taken after law enforcement has dismantled an illegal controlled-substance operation, and it encompasses four distinct pathways: decontamination with inspection and certification, demolition, vehicle disposal, or watercraft destruction. Each pathway is governed by its own set of referenced statutes and administrative codes, depending on the type of property involved.
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Property owners and managers should be aware that under 410-38-2-6, the term 'cleanup' carries a precise legal meaning in Indiana — it does not begin until after law enforcement has officially dismantled the illegal operation on the premises. Compliant operators generally ensure that any remediation of a structure, mobile home, vehicle, or watercraft follows the specific pathway outlined in 410 IAC 38, whether that means pursuing certified decontamination under 410 IAC 38-5 or demolition under 410 IAC 38-6. Understanding this definition is foundational to navigating the broader regulatory requirements that apply when a rental property has been the site of illegal drug manufacturing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants should know that 410-38-2-6 defines 'cleanup' in a way that directly affects the habitability timeline of a property formerly used for illegal drug manufacturing — remediation cannot legally begin until law enforcement has dismantled the operation. This means a property may not be legally reoccupied until the appropriate cleanup pathway, such as decontamination and certification under 410 IAC 38-5, has been completed. Tenants who have concerns about whether a property has been properly remediated may wish to contact the Indiana State Department of Health or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Indiana's drug lab cleanup regulations.
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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