The general assembly hereby declares that this part 11 is enacted for the purpose of reducing exposure of children to lead hazards and reducing the prevalence of elevated blood lead levels in children under seven years of age. The general assembly finds and determines that: Exposure of children to lead represents a significant environmental health […]
As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires: “Child-occupied facility” has the same meaning as that set forth in section 25-7-1102 (2). “Department” means the department of public health and environment. “Lead-based paint” has the same meaning as that set forth in section 25-7-1102 (5). Source: L. 97: Entire part added, p. […]
There is hereby created the lead hazard reduction program in the department of public health and environment to perform prevention, intervention, and general hazard reduction activities needed to reduce exposure of children to lead-based paint hazards. As part of the program, the department shall coordinate actions between the department and the departments of education, human […]
On or before July 1, 1998, the department shall establish a comprehensive plan to prevent elevated blood lead levels in children and to control exposure of children to lead-based paint hazards in residences and child-occupied facilities. The plan shall include: Development of standards by the state board of health concerning the method and frequency of […]
The department is authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of implementing this part 11 and part 11 of article 7 of this title. There is hereby established in the state treasury the lead hazard reduction cash fund, referred to in this part 11 as the “fund”. The fund shall consist of […]
