HB710 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Millican

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Lynn GreerApril WeaverBarry MooreRichard BaughnMac ButtramKurt WallaceWayne JohnsonMike JonesPaul BeckmanMark TuggleAllen FarleyWilliam RobertsTerri CollinsMac McCutcheonVictor GastonMike BallChad FincherDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordBlaine GalliherRichard J. LairdMary Sue McClurkinElaine BeechKerry RichDavid Sessions

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Methamphetamine laboratories (meth labs), decontamination and certificate of inspection by Health Department, public disclosure of location required to be recorded on website

Summary

The bill would require decontamination of all places used as meth labs, issue a certificate of clean inspection by the Health Department, and publicly disclose these locations on a state website.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would require the destruction of toxic residues at sites that were meth labs and issuance of a certificate of decontamination. No occupancy would be allowed until the site receives that certificate, and a separate certificate of inspection would be issued after cleaning. Locations of meth labs would be listed on the Department of Public Health's website for public disclosure, and the department would set procedures for the decontamination process.

Who It Affects

• Residents and occupants of homes, buildings, or vehicles that were used as meth labs, who would face temporary no-occupancy notices and must wait for decontamination and a certificate before occupying the space.
• Property owners, landlords, and managers of properties that were meth labs, who must ensure decontamination, obtain the required certificates, and accommodate public disclosure on the health department's website.

Key Provisions

• Decontaminate all areas where methamphetamine labs were located and obtain a certificate of clean inspection from the Department of Public Health.
• Record all locations found to be used as meth labs on the Department of Public Health's website for public disclosure.
• The Department of Public Health shall promulgate procedures for proper decontamination.
• No-occupancy notices must be issued for meth lab locations until a certificate of decontamination is issued.
• Certificates of inspection are issued once the site has been properly cleaned.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health Department