A bill to provide for the cleanup of dangerous chemicals at illegal drug laboratories, and for other purposes.
Illegal Drug Laboratory Cleanup Act of 1988 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) develop guidelines and provide counseling for law enforcement agencies in protecting the public and environment from illegal drug laboratories; and (2) conduct demonstration projects to clean up hazardous substances associated with illegal drug laboratories. Exempts law enforcement agencies from liability for removing substances from illegal drug laboratories, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct by such agencies. Subjects suppliers of chemicals to illegal drug laboratories to liability for damages and clean up costs caused by such chemicals, unless the supplier took reasonable steps to ensure that the chemicals were not being put to illegal use.
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to require the use of forfeiture proceeds for demonstration projects cleaning up hazardous substances associated with illegal drug laboratories.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
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