2011 California Code
Water Code
DIVISION 7. WATER QUALITY [13000 - 16104]
ARTICLE 4. Other Powers and Duties of the State Board
Section 13176
(a) The analysis of any material required by this division shall be performed by a laboratory that has accreditation or certification pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 100825) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 101 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b) A person or public entity of the state shall not contract with a laboratory for environmental analyses for which the State Department of Public Health requires accreditation or certification pursuant to this chapter, unless the laboratory holds a valid certification or accreditation.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 288, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2011.)
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