§ 31-41-10. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act.” History. Code 1981, § 31-41-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1.
§ 31-41-11. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds that childhood lead poisoning prevention activities are currently carried out within the Environmental Health, Epidemiology, and Laboratory sections of the Department of Public Health. These activities include lead poisoning case identification, laboratory support, identification of exposure sources, environmental management, and lead hazard reduction. Childhood lead poisoning cases are identified through screening […]
§ 31-41-12. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Confirmed lead poisoning” means a confirmed concentration of lead equal to or greater than 3.5 micrograms of lead per deciliter using a single venous blood test or two capillary blood tests taken within 12 weeks of each other. “Day-care facility” means a structure or structures used as a […]
§ 31-41-13. Notice of Lead Poisoning Hazard
Upon determination that a lead poisoning hazard exists, the department shall give written notice of the lead poisoning hazard to the owner of the dwelling, dwelling unit, school, or day-care facility and to all persons residing in or attending the dwelling or facility. The department shall also make every reasonable and practicable effort to provide […]
§ 31-41-14. Abatement of Lead Poisoning Hazard
Upon determination that a child less than six years of age has a confirmed lead poisoning and that the child resides in, attends, or regularly visits a dwelling, dwelling unit, school, or day-care facility containing lead poisoning hazards, the department shall require a lead hazard abatement. The department shall also require a lead hazard abatement […]
§ 31-41-15. Owner Liability for Units Constructed Prior to 1978
Any owner of a residential housing unit constructed prior to 1978 who is sued by a current or former occupant seeking damages for injuries allegedly arising from exposure to lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust shall not be deemed liable: (1) for any injuries sustained by that occupant after the owner first complied with the maintenance […]
§ 31-41-16. Certificate Evidencing Compliance; Liability Relief
An owner of a unit who has complied with the maintenance standard may apply annually to the department for, and upon presentation of acceptable proof of compliance shall be provided by the department a certificate evidencing such compliance. The owner shall be entitled to the liability relief provided for in Code Section 31-41-15 upon obtaining […]
§ 31-41-17. Advice Regarding Cleaning Activities
In any residential housing unit, day-care facility, or school occupied by a child less than six years old who has an elevated blood lead level, the department shall advise, in writing, the owner or managing agent and the child’s parents or legal guardian as to the importance of carrying out routine cleaning activities in the […]
§ 31-41-18. Application
This article shall only apply to: Owners of residential rental property that accept compensation for the use of residential property by another; Landlords that accept compensation for the use of residential property by another; Day-care facilities; and Schools. History. Code 1981, § 31-41-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1; Ga. L. […]
§ 31-41-19. Rules and Regulations
The Department of Public Health shall be authorized to promulgate all necessary regulations for the implementation and enforcement of this article. History. Code 1981, § 31-41-19 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1260, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-2/HB 214. Law reviews. For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code […]