Section 22-37-1 – Short Title.
Section 22-37-1 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Alabama Lead Ban Act of 1988.” (Acts 1988, No. 88-583, p. 911, §1.)
Section 22-37-2 – Definitions.
Section 22-37-2 Definitions. When used in this chapter and except where the context prohibits, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) COMMISSION. The Alabama Environmental Management Commission as created by Section 22-22A-6. (2) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management as created by Section 22-22A-4. (3) DIRECTOR. The Director of the […]
Section 22-37-3 – Rules and Regulations.
Section 22-37-3 Rules and regulations. The commission is hereby authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations to restrict the import, distribution, and sale of plumbing, appurtenances and materials which are not lead-free. In addition, such regulations shall prohibit the use of any pipe, solder, or flux which is not lead-free in the installation or […]
Section 22-37-4 – Amendment of City and County Plumbing Codes to Include Provisions of This Chapter.
Section 22-37-4 Amendment of city and county plumbing codes to include provisions of this chapter. All formally adopted city and county plumbing codes shall be amended within 12 months of May 10, 1988, to include the provisions of this chapter for installation and repair of plumbing facilities. All proposed plumbing codes shall include appropriate lead […]
Section 22-37-5 – Notice to Customers of Water Suppliers of Potential for Lead Contamination.
Section 22-37-5 Notice to customers of water suppliers of potential for lead contamination. Suppliers of water in public water systems shall provide notice to the customers of the potential for lead contamination from drinking water in a format to meet the department and federal act provisions. (Acts 1988, No. 88-583, p. 911, §5.)
Section 22-37-6 – Use or Sale of Materials That Are Not Lead-Free for Drinking Water System or Plumbing; Civil Penalty.
Section 22-37-6 Use or sale of materials that are not lead-free for drinking water system or plumbing; civil penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person constructing, installing, or repairing a drinking water system or plumbing to provide drinking water to use any pipe, solder or flux which is not lead-free in the construction, installation […]