Section 144.97 — Definitions.

144.97 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. The definitions in this section apply to section 144.98. Subd. 2. Accreditation. “Accreditation” means written acknowledgment that a laboratory has the policies, procedures, equipment, and practices to produce reliable data in the analysis of environmental samples. Subd. 3. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health. Subd. 4. Commercial laboratory. “Commercial […]

Section 144.98 — Accreditation Of Environmental Laboratories.

144.98 ACCREDITATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES. Subdivision 1. Authorization. The commissioner of health shall accredit environmental laboratories according to national standards developed using a consensus process as established by Circular A-119, published by the United States Office of Management and Budget. Subd. 2. Rules and standards. The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the commissioner’s […]