Sand Springs Enacts Tough Meth Cleanup Ordinance

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SAND SPRINGS, OK -- Starting on Sunday, property owners in the city limits of Sand Springs will be responsible for notifying police if they discover methamphetamine or other toxic substances on their property and if so, have the contaminated area tested and remediated.

In a news release from the city of Sand Springs, the city council approved the new ordinance at a meeting Monday with it taking effect on Sunday, February 14.

"Like other communities in Oklahoma, Sand Springs is taking steps to protect our citizens from the dangers of methamphetamine. In addition to the harm caused by the drug itself, the manufacture of meth often leaves harmful contaminants and residues in the houses, buildings or properties where the activities occurred," said Asst. Police Chief Mike Carter.

Once Sand Springs Police have been notified of possible contamination, the property will be placarded by the city's code enforcement officer or building official to prevent occupancy.

Carter says the ordinance also covers contaminated mobile homes that are moved into the city limits.

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Property owners or residents with questions about the ordinance can call Mike Carter at 246-2534