This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 1994.” History. Code 1981, § 31-41-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1617, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 531, § 6/SB 78. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1994, “chapter” was substituted for […]
The General Assembly finds that childhood lead poisoning is a devastating environmental health hazard to the children of this state. Exposure to even low levels of lead increases a child’s risks of developing permanent reading and learning disabilities, intelligence quotient deficiencies, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, hyperactivity, behavior problems, and other neurological problems. It is […]
As used in this chapter, the term: “Abatement” means any set of measures designed to eliminate lead-based paint hazards, in accordance with standards developed by the board, including: Removal of lead-based paint and lead contaminated dust, the permanent containment or encapsulation of lead-based paint, the replacement of lead-painted surfaces or fixtures, and the removal or […]
There is established the Georgia Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. The Department of Natural Resources is designated as the state agency responsible for implementation, administration, and enforcement of such program. The commissioner may delegate such duties to the Environmental Protection Division. The Board of Natural Resources not later than one year after the effective date […]
The Board of Natural Resources shall be authorized to promulgate all necessary regulations for the implementation and enforcement of this chapter. In addition to any action which may be taken to reprimand a licensee or to revoke or suspend a license, any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant […]
The department shall make available to all persons licensed or certified under this chapter current federal regulations affecting such licensees or certified persons. The department is authorized to charge an application fee, a license fee, a license renewal fee, or a similar fee and the amount of such fees shall be established by the Board […]
