§1291. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 375, §14 (NEW).] 1. Abatement. “Abatement” means any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. “Abatement” includes, but is not limited to: A. The removal of […]
§1292. Prohibitions 1. License or certificate required for residential lead-based paint activities. A person may not engage in any residential lead-based paint activities in the State unless licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 375, §14 (NEW).] 2. License or certificate required for lead-based paint activities in public buildings, commercial buildings […]
§1293. Certification, licensing and accreditation requirements 1. Certification and licensing. The board shall adopt and amend rules necessary to govern the licensing of business or public entities, including, but not limited to, lead abatement contractors and in-house lead abatement units, the accreditation of lead training providers and the certification of lead abatement professionals. [PL […]
§1294. Reciprocity agreement The commissioner may develop reciprocity agreements with other states and with federally recognized tribes when the states and tribes have established licensing and certification and accreditation requirements that are at least as stringent as those set forth in this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 375, §14 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. […]
§1295. Rules The department shall adopt and amend rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to ensure that state law relating to lead-based paint activities satisfies minimum requirements of federal law in all respects. In adopting the rules, the department shall consult the regulations of the United States Department of Labor, Occupational […]
§1296. Emergency provisions A person engaged in any renovation, remodeling, maintenance or repair project involving lead-based paint not subject to the licensing and certification requirements of this chapter shall take reasonable precautions to prevent the release of lead to the environment, including the cleanup, removal and appropriate disposal of all visible lead-based paint debris generated […]
§1297. Assistance from other departments The Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, the Commissioner of Labor and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall assist the commissioner in the enforcement of the licensing and certification requirements of this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 375, §14 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).] […]
§1298. Registry of leased lead-safe residential dwellings 1. Registry. The department shall maintain a registry of leased residential dwellings built before 1978 that are lead-safe as designated by the property owners in accordance with subsection 2. [PL 2007, c. 628, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] 2. Designation as lead-safe. A leased residential dwelling may be […]
