§ 68-131-402. Certification Program for Lead Abatement Professionals
The department of environment and conservation shall establish a certification program for lead abatement professionals. The program shall: Certify all individuals involved in lead-based paint abatement activities; Accredit training providers; Establish standards for such program; Insure compliance with regulations; Enforce the certification program; Revise regulations and procedures when necessary; and Establish reciprocity provisions with other […]
§ 68-131-403. Inspections — Where Lead-Based Paint Activities Have Occurred or Are Being Conducted — Warrants
The commissioner and the commissioner’s designated staff have the authority to enter the business premises of persons and firms certified to engage in lead-based paint activities during business hours upon presenting credentials identifying themselves as employees of the department. The commissioner and the commissioner’s designated staff shall have the authority to enter any structure, including […]
§ 68-131-404. Unlawful Acts
On and after the effective date of regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter, no person shall perform or represent that such person is qualified to perform any lead-based paint activities without having received the appropriate certification from the department, unless such person is: An owner performing abatement upon that person’s own residential […]
§ 68-131-405. Penalties
Any person who violates any provision of § 68-131-404 or the rules promulgated pursuant to this part is subject to a civil penalty of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day for each day during which the act or omission continues or occurs. A civil penalty may be assessed and enforced in the following […]
§ 68-131-406. Rules and Regulations
The commissioner of environment and conservation shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this part.
§ 68-131-401. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Lead-Based Paint Abatement Certification Act of 1997.”