Alabama
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Lead Reduction Act
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Ala. Code §§22-37A-1 to 22-37A- 9 (Amended by 2022 SB 158)
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Requires the state Board of Health to establish a program relating to indoor lead hazard reduction. Relates to certification of persons involved in lead-based paint activities. Provides for education of owners and occupants of certain properties on lead-based paint hazards.
Provides criminal penalties.
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Arizona
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Lead-Based Paint
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Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§36-1671 to 36-167
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Prohibits certain uses of lead-based paint and authorizes the department of health to develop and conduct programs to prevent, detect and treat lead-based paint poisoning.
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Training, Certification and Accreditation for Lead-Based Paint
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Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§36-1671 to 36-1676
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Directs the Department of Health Services to adopt rules implementing a training, certification and accreditation program, gives the department enforcement authority and provides for reciprocity with other states.
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Arkansas
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Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Ark. Code §§20-27-601 to 20-27-608
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Provides for the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lead poisoning including elimination of the sources of the poisoning.
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Lead-Based Paint-Hazard Act
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Ark. Code §§8-4-401 to 8-4-409
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Authorizes the Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology to adopt, administer and enforce a program for the licensing of lead abatement professionals including training programs, procedures and requirements for licensing and certification.
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California
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
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Cal. Health and Safety Code §§124125 to 124165 (Amended by 2022 AB 2326)
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Establishes the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program within the Department of Health Services and requires the department to adopt regulations establishing a standard of care at least as stringent as the most recent federal CDC screening guidelines. Requires a laboratory that performs a blood lead analysis to report certain information to the state, including race, ethnicity and pregnancy status.
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Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction
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Cal. Health and Safety Code §§105250 to 105257
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Establishes a program to accredit lead-related construction training providers and certify individuals to conduct lead-related construction activities.
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Colorado
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Lead Hazard Prevention Program
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Colo. Rev. Stat. §§25-5-1101 to 1104
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Establishes the Lead Hazard Reduction Program within the Department of Public Health and Environment. Requires a comprehensive plan to prevent elevated blood lead levels, development of standards for screening children for blood lead levels, comprehensive education program, case management and environmental follow-up services for children.
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Lead-Based Paint Abatement
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Colo. Rev. Stat. §§25-7-1101 to 1107 (Amended by 2023 HB 1058)
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Requires the Air Quality Control Commission to promulgate rules to implement a training and certification program for lead professionals involved in inspection, risk assessment, planning, project design, supervision, or conduct of the abatement of surfaces containing lead-based paint.
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Connecticut
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Report of lead poisoning
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Conn. Gen. Stat. §§19a-110 ,19a-111a-e
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Establishes a lead poisoning prevention program, an education and early diagnosis program, and regulations regarding abatement of lead-based paint.
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Standards for licensure and certification
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Conn. Gen. Stat. §§20-474 to 20-482
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Requires that no entity shall hold itself out as a lead abatement contractor or lead consultant contractor without a license issued by the commissioner of public health. The department shall review the technical, equipment and personnel resources of each applicant.
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Delaware
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Del. Code tit. 16, §§2602 to 2616 (Amended by 2023 HB 227; 2023 SB 9; 2024 HB 401)
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Requires primary health care providers to order lead poisoning screening of children at or around 12 and 24 months of age. If screening determines that a child has an elevated blood lead level, the provider must order testing. Requires the Division of Public Health to provide the results of lead screenings or tests to school nurses and require contracts or computer upgrades to include lead results. Creates a process to identify and remediate homes that contain exposed lead paint, including screening every property where a child received a test result showing an elevated blood lead level.
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Florida
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Lead Screening Program
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Fla. Stat. §381.985
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Requires the State Surgeon General to establish a program for early identification of persons at risk of having elevated blood-lead levels.
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Georgia
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Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Ga. Code §§31-41-1 to 31-41-19 (Amended by 2022 HB 1355)
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Requires promulgation of regulations regarding training, licensing and certification of persons performing lead hazard reduction activities, including abatement, inspection and renovation work; sets workplace standards for performing such activities; provides for reciprocity; and provides for collection of fees.
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Hawaii
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Lead Abatement Activities
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Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§342P-1 to 342P-44
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Authorizes the Department of Health to establish standards and notification requirements for lead abatement activities in dwellings and child occupied facilities. Also authorizes the Department of Health to establish an accreditation program for lead inspectors and risk assessment specialists.
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Training, Certification and Accreditation for Lead-Based Paint Professionals
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Hawaii Rev. Stat. §321.13
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Authorizes the Department of Health, with the approval of the governor, to adopt rules deemed necessary for public health and safety respecting environmental health professionals.
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Illinois
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
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Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 410, §§45/1 to 45/17 (Amended by 2022 HB 4369)
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Provides for the establishment of a lead poisoning prevention program under the Department of Public Health and directs the department to perform certain activities. Prohibits or regulates the use of lead-bearing substances.
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Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement Program Act
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Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 410, §§43/1 to 43/30
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Provides for assistance to residential property owners through loan and grant programs to reduce lead paint hazards through window replacement in pilot area communities. Where there is a lack of workers trained to remove lead‑based paint hazards, job‑training programs will be initiated. The General Assembly also recognizes that training, insurance, and licensing costs are prohibitively high and establishes incentives for contractors to do lead abatement work.
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Indiana
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Childhood Lead Poisoning
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Ind. Code §§16-41-39.4-1 to 16-41-39.4-11 (Amended by 2022 HB 1313)
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Authorizes the state department of health to determine the extent of lead poisoning in children under six, provide consultation and education to medical providers regarding lead poisoning, receive and analyze blood samples, work with local health departments on lead detection and provide outreach and education to consumers and develop and maintain a database of children with lead poisoning.
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Iowa
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Lead Abatement Program
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Iowa Code §§135.100 -105c
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Establishes a lead abatement program within the Department of Public Health. Requires the department to implement and review programs designed to eliminate or reduce dangerous levels of lead in children.
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Kansas
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Residential Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Kans. Stat. §65-1,200 to 65-1,213
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Establishes a childhood lead poisoning prevention program within the Department of Public Health, with the authority to develop the program, investigate the extent of lead poisoning in the state, provide for surveillance and data management, educate health care providers, recommend how and when children should be screened, and develop a program to assist in screening children and providing case management services for lead-poisoned children. Prohibits a business entity or public agency from engaging in lead-based paint activities without a proper license.
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Kentucky
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Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Ky. Rev. Stat. §§211.900-211.905
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Provides authority to establish a lead poisoning prevention program including the screening, diagnosis and treatment of lead poisoning.
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Lead-Hazard Detection and Abatement
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Ky. Rev. Stat. §§211.9061-211.9079
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Provides that all persons who perform or offer to perform lead-hazard detection or lead-hazard abatement services in target housing or child-occupied facilities must be certified. Relates to accreditation for training programs.
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Louisiana
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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La. Rev. Stat. §§40:1285.1 to 40:1285.10
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Establishes a program for the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of lead poisoning in the office of public health.
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Lead Hazard Reduction, Licensure and Certification
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La. Rev. Stat. §§30:2351 to 2351.59
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Requires licensure and certification for lead abatement and inspection professionals, abatement provisions, disposal requirements, authority to promulgate regulations relating to lead hazard reduction, and funding for such programs.
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Maine
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Lead Poisoning Control Act
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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, §§1314 to 1327 (Amended by 2023 LD 11; 2023 LD 1481)
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Enacts a lead poisoning control program restricting the sale and use of lead-based products, an early diagnosis program, educational outreach, reporting requirements, inspections by public health officials, notice to remove hazards, enforcement provisions.
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Lead Poison Control Act
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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 38, §§1291 to 1297
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Establishes certification, licensure and training requirements safe for the abatement of lead hazards.
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Notice of Renovations
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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §6030-B
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Requires property owners to give tenants 30 days-notice of an environmental lead hazard prior to any repair, renovation or remodeling activity in residences built before 1978.
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Maryland
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Lead-Based Paint
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Md. Envir. Code §§6-301 to 6-305; §§6-1001 to 6-1005 (Amended by 2022 HB 1110)
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Prohibits the use of lead-based paint on any interior surface, on any exterior surface commonly accessible to children, or any article that is intended for household use. The act also requires physicians to report persons with EBL levels and creates an advisory council to explore the problem of lead poisoning. Requires local health departments who receive reports of children with blood levels greater than or equal to 3.5 μg/dl (as of Jan. 2024) to notify the child’s parents and the owner of the dwelling if the child lives in rental housing.
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Accreditation of Lead Paint Abatement Services
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Md. Envir. Code §§6-301 to 6-304; §§6-1001 to 1-1005
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Provides for the accreditation of training providers and the certification and licensure of lead abatement professionals. Creates a lead accreditation fund supported by fees and fines collected under this act.
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Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing
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Md. Envir. Code §§6-801 to 6-852
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Establishes a lead poisoning prevention commission, the lead poisoning prevention fund, and risk reduction standards for affected properties; requires owners of affected properties to register those properties and perform risk reduction activities.
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Failure of lessor to remove lead-based paint; rent escrow
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Md. Real Prop. Code §8-211.1
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Provides for a lessee of a rental property which the lessor has failed to remove lead-based paint within 20-day of notice to deposit rent with the District Court where it will be held until the lessor has remedied the situation. The tenant may not be evicted or be subject to an increase in rent for exercising this remedy.
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Massachusetts
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Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control
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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, §§189A to 199B
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Establishes a comprehensive lead poisoning prevention program including screening of children under 6 years and pregnant women, guidelines for medical follow-up, and procedures for reporting elevated blood lead levels.
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Michigan
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Lead abatement act
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Mich. Comp. Laws §§333.5451 to 333.5477
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Establishes a lead poisoning prevention program that includes a comprehensive plan to prevent childhood lead poisoning, education and community outreach and technical assistance for health care providers managing cases of childhood lead poisoning.
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Administration of immunizing agent to child
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Mich. Comp. Laws §333.9206 (Amended by 2023 HB 4200)
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Requires a health care provider administering an immunizing agent to a child to present the person accompanying the child with a written certificate of immunization or make an entry of the immunization on a certificate in the persons possession. Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the certificate must also have a space to indicate whether the minor has been tested for lead poisoning.
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Clean drinking water access act
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Mich. Comp. Laws §§380.1901 to 380.1911 (Added by 2023 HB 4341)
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Requires each school to develop a drinking water management plan; install and maintain at least one filtered bottle-filling station for every 100 occupants; maintain filtered faucets for all other water outlets for human consumption; and post signage for water outlets that are not intended for human consumption.
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Child care organizations; drinking water management plan
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Mich. Comp. Laws §§722.113i to 722.113l (Added by 2023 SB 88 & HB 4342)
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Requires each child care center to develop a drinking water management plan and take certain actions consistent with that plan, including posting a sign near each water outlet and drinking fountain indicating whether or not the water is intended for human consumption and ensuring that any water provided to children is from a filtered faucet or other filtered source that is certified.
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Minnesota
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
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Minn. Stat. §§144.9501 to 144.9512 (Amended by 2023 SB 2995)
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Establishes a childhood lead poisoning prevention program including requirements for licensing of contractors, renovators and inspectors, proper work practice methods, interim controls, swab teams, identification of persons at high risk for elevated blood lead levels, lead surveillance, primary and secondary prevention and provides enforcement.
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Lead service line replacement
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Minn. Stat. §446A.077 (Added by 2023 HB 24)
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Establishes a program to replace lead drinking water service lines and provide grants to municipalities, suppliers, and other eligible entities for this purpose.
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Lead and cadmium in consumer products
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Minn. Stat. §325E.3892 (Added by 2023 HB 2310)
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Prohibits a person or business from importing, manufacturing, selling, holding for sale, distributing, or offering products containing lead or cadmium at certain levels, including jewelry, toys, cosmetics, play sets, etc.
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Lead in school drinking water
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Minn. Stat. §121A.335 (Amended by 2023 SB 2995)
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Requires public and charter schools to regularly test for lead in drinking water and take action to reduce lead exposure to students. Includes reporting.
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Lead in drinking water in child care settings
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Minn. Stat. §145.9273 (Amended by 2023 SB 2995)
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Requires child care centers to test for lead in drinking water in all fixtures used for consumption. Relies on same guidance as schools use for testing, remediation, reporting.
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Residential lead paint waste
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Minn. Stat. §§116.87 to 116.89
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Establishes standards for the proper disposal of residential lead paint waste and defines illegal disposal methods for residential lead-based paint and lead contaminated soil.
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Lead certification; pre-1978 structures
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Minn. Stat. §326B.106
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Requires municipalities to ensure residential building contractors verify their lead certification qualifications when issuing permits on pre-1978 structures.
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Landlord and tenant; eviction
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Minn. Stat. §504B.285
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Relates to lead in housing, specifically eviction actions, grounds, retaliation defense, combined allegations.
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Mississippi
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Lead-based paint activity accreditation and certification act
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Miss. Code §§49-17-501 to 49-17-531
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Authorizes department of environmental quality to establish, implement and enforce a program for the accreditation and certification for those involved in renovation and lead abatement activities in targeted housing, child-occupied facilities and other settings subject to federal Toxic Substances Control Act.
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Missouri
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Lead poisoning prevention
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Mo. Rev. Stat. §§701.300 to 701.345
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Establishes a lead poisoning prevention program and commission requiring department of health to set standards for blood lead levels, residential abatement, inspections, and training. Provides for the licensure and accreditation of lead abatement and inspection professionals.
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Nebraska
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Environmental lead hazard control act
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Neb. Rev. Stat. §§71-6318 to 71-6333
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Requires any person or business entity that engages in a lead abatement project to hold a valid license. Establishes training and certification program.
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Childhood lead poisoning prevention act
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Neb. Rev. Stat. §§71-2513 to 71-2517
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Authorizes department of health to develop a statewide lead hazard awareness action plan and provide information and education to the public, parents, health care providers, and educators to increase awareness.
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New Hampshire
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Lead-based paint poisoning prevention
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N.H. Rev. Stat. §§130-A:1 to 130 A:18
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Provides for inspections, notice and removal, prohibits certain acts, and grants authority to the director of public health to promulgate regulations regarding lead poisoning prevention.
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New Jersey
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Lead poisoning abatement and control
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N.J. Rev. Stat. §§26:2-130 to 26:2-137.7
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Requires the commissioner of the department of health to promulgate regulations to identify sources of lead within dwellings. Establishes testing procedures to detect lead in persons.
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Lead evaluation and abatement
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N.J. Rev. Stat. §§26:2Q-1 to 26:2Q-12
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Requires certification by the department of health before a person can perform a lead evaluation or lead abatement. Requires the commissioner of health to establish a certification program to assure that lead abatement and evaluation work is done safely.
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Paint containing lead
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N.J. Rev. Stat. §§24:14A-1 to 24:14A-11
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Prohibits the use of lead-based paint on certain products, on the interior or exterior of any building readily accessible by children, provides for abatement procedures, notification and enforcement penalties.
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New York
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Control of lead poisoning
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N.Y. Pub. Health Law §§1370 to 1377 (§1377 added by 2023 SB 4007)
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Prohibits the sale of certain products containing lead-based paint and allows for the abatement of lead poisoning conditions. Establishes lead poisoning prevention program including the screening of pregnant women and children, a registry of children with elevated blood levels and a program coordinate lead poisoning prevention, exposure reduction, and identification and treatment activities with state, federal and local agencies. Creates a state rental registry and requires inspections to identify lead hazards.
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North Carolina
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Lead poisoning in children
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N.C. Gen. Stat. §§130A-131.5 to 130A-131.9G
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Requires the Commission to adopt rules for the prevention and control of lead poisoning in children.
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Lead-based paint hazard management program
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N.C. Gen. Stat. §§130A-453.01 to 130A-453.11
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Establishes an authorized state program to meet federal requirements under section the federal Toxic Substances Control Act.
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North Dakota
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Asbestos and lead-based paint professionals
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N.D. Cent. Code §23.1-06-05
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Requires the Department of Health to adopt and enforce regulations regarding the administration and enforcement of a licensing program for asbestos contractors and lead-based paint contractors, and a certification program for asbestos workers and lead-based paint workers.
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Ohio
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Lead poisoning prevention
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Ohio Rev. Code §§3742.01 to 3742.99; 4745.01 to 4745.03
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Establishes a childhood lead poisoning prevention program. Provides for the licensure of person performing lead abatement work; the approval of environmental lead laboratories; directs the implementation of a lead poisoning prevention program; and to create the Lead Program fund; among other purposes.
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Oklahoma
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Lead-based Paint Management Act
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Okla. Stat. tit. 27A §§2-12-101 to 2-12-501
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Requires the Environmental Quality Board to establish abatement standards and certification requirements for contractors and workers who perform lead based paint services on target housing or child occupied facilities. Requires the Board to provide accreditation for approved training providers. The law provides for a training schedule and application of fees and forbids training of persons without a license.
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Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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Okla. Stat. tit. 63, §114.1
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Provides for a public/private task force to review lead poisoning prevention problems within the state and offer advice.
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Lead Impacted Communities Act
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Okla. Stat. tit. 3, §371
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Authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality to make grants, from monies appropriated for that purpose, to state beneficiary public trusts serving communities affected by historic lead and zinc mining and located within the boundaries of federal Superfund sites; to assist parents or legal guardians of children 6 years of age and younger.
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Oregon
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Lead-Based Paint Activities
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Or. Rev. Stat. §§431.920; 701.500 to 701.515
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Establishes lead-based paint activity programs to conform with federal law including training, licensing, and registration programs for persons who engage in lead-based paint activities; defines terms; provides for notices as required by federal law; appropriates moneys from the general fund.
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Pennsylvania
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Lead Occupation Accreditation and Certification
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Pa. Cons. Stat. tit. 35, §§5901 to 5916
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Requires certification of individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities; establishes minimum training requirements; requires training for accredited persons; establishes minimum performance and enforcement standards; requires licensing of lead contractors; establishes interim regulations and fees for accreditation, certification and licensure.
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School Environmental Repairs Program
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Pa. Cons. Stat. tit. 24, §§26-2601-L to 26-2603-L (added by 2023 HB 301)
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Establishes a School Environmental Repairs Program to provide grants to schools for the abatement or remediation of environmental hazards in a school building or buildings, including lead in water sources, asbestos and mold.
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Rhode Island
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Lead Poisoning Prevention
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R.I. Gen. Laws §§23-24.6-1 to 23-24.6-28 (Amended by 2023 SB 2)
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Establishes a childhood lead screening and diagnosis program, an environmental management and primary prevention program, and mechanisms for funding. Establishes replacement program for public and private lead service lines and requires disclosure to tenants and buyers.
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Lead Hazard Mitigation
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R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-128.1-1 to 42-128.1-14 (Amended by 2023 SB 656; 2023 HB 6201; 2023 HB 6238)
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Requires property owners with pre-1978 rental units to fix lead hazards. Property owners who fail to comply are subject to triple damages and attorneys' fees. Allows tenants to deposit rent in an escrow account during period of noncompliance. Also covers education, insurance, etc.
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Lead-based paint
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R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.3-10
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Prohibits the use of lead-based paint in dwellings with surfaces accessible to children under 6 years, and provides for inspection and abatement procedures for emergency situations.
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South Carolina
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Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Act
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S.C. Code §§44-53-1310 to 44-53-1495
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Establishes a program that provides early diagnosis of children with lead poisoning, requires reporting of lead poisoning be followed by an inspection, and notification procedures for informing owners/occupants of lead hazards.
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Tennessee
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Lead-Based Paint Abatement Certification Act
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Tenn. Code §§68-131-401 to 68-131-406
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Directs the Department of Environment and Conservation to establish a certification for lead abatement professionals including individuals and training providers.
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Utah
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Lead-Based Paint Remediation
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Utah Code §19-2-104
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Authorizes the Air Quality Board to make rules implementing lead-based paint remediation training, certification and performance requirements in accordance with federal law.
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Vermont
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Childhood Lead Poisoning, Screening, and Lead Abatement Act
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Vt. Stat. tit. 18, §§1751-1765
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Requires owners and managers of rental properties and child care centers to have essential maintenance practices performed by certified contractors in target properties. Establishes a housing registry, describes essential maintenance practices, and provides for legal incentives for owners to perform the hazard control activities. Requires insurers to provide liability coverage of lead-based paint hazards.
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Virginia
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Duties of lead certified contractors
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Va. Code §40.1-51.20
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Requires that any licensed contractor or lead inspector notify the Department of Labor and Industry at least 20 days prior to the commencement of an asbestos or lead project. Requires the contractor to obtain a permit and pay a fee.
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Certification of Lead Contractors, Professionals
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Va. Code §§54.1-500 to 54.1-51
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Relates to certification of contractors, inspectors, professionals, and workers who may disturb lead-based paint.
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Establishing protocols for lead poisoning prevention
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Va. Code §§55-248.39
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Requires landlords to maintain painted surfaces of dwelling units in compliance with certain standards. Tenant may terminate agreement for noncompliance.
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Washington
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Lead Based Paint Activities
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Wash. Rev. Code §§70.103.010 to 70.103.090
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Establishes a lead-based paint activities program to protect the public from exposure to lead hazards and to ensure the availability of a trained and qualified work force to identify and address lead-based paint hazards.
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West Virginia
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Lead Abatement Act
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W. Va. Code §§16-35-1 to 16-35-13
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Establishes a training, accreditation and certification program for lead abatement contractors, supervisors or workers, lead inspectors, lead risk assessors and lead abatement project designers. Requires a license to work in any of the above listed disciplines.
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Wisconsin
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Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Wis. Stat. §§254.11 to 254.30
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Comprehensive act relating to lead poisoning prevention. Prohibits certain uses of lead, provides for reporting requirements, inspection and abatement procedures, grants authority to the Department of Health and Social Services, and enforcement of these provisions.
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