OAR 333-040-0010: Purpose and Scope

(1) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to implement ORS 453.855–453.912 and Oregon Laws 1999, Chapter 861 and provide a means whereby property found to be unfit fit for use due to chemical contamination that may result from illegal drug manufacturing can be evaluated, decontaminated and returned to use. (2) Scope: These rules apply to any property as defined in ORS 453.858 and Oregon Laws 1999, Chapter 861 and also includes the following: criteria used by agencies when determining property unfit for use; maintenance of listing of unfit for use properties; property owner responsibilities; assessment, decontamination, sampling and testing procedures; requirements for demolition and disposal of property contents; disclosure requirements for property sale or transfer; qualifications for decontamination and sampling personnel; licensing requirements for decontamination contractors; requirements for inspections and consultations by the Public Health Division; Public Health Division fees and reciprocity requirements; and contractor penalties.