Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 252: LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT
22 §1314-A. Goal

§1314-A. Goal
The goal of the State in the area of lead poisoning is to eradicate childhood lead poisoning by the year 2030 through the elimination of potential sources of environmental lead. By January 1, 2025, the department shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters regarding progress made toward this goal. The report must include any recommendations the department may have to revise the goal, along with any necessary legislation.   [PL 2019, c. 479, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 810, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 479, §1 (AMD).

Structure Maine Revised Statutes

Maine Revised Statutes

TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH

Chapter 252: LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT

22 §1314. Short title

22 §1314-A. Goal

22 §1315. Definitions

22 §1315-A. Authority of the department

22 §1316. Restrictions on use of lead-based substances

22 §1316-A. Restrictions on lead-containing children's products

22 §1317. Sale of lead base articles restricted (REPEALED)

22 §1317-A. Early diagnosis program (REPEALED)

22 §1317-B. Educational and publicity program

22 §1317-C. Screening by health care providers

22 §1317-D. Lead poisoning risk assessment and blood lead level testing program

22 §1318. Warning on lead base substance (REPEALED)

22 §1319. Report by physicians of suspected lead poisoning (REPEALED)

22 §1319-A. Laboratory testing (REPEALED)

22 §1319-B. Inspection of residential child-care facilities and preschool facilities (REPEALED)

22 §1319-C. Screening for potential lead hazards

22 §1319-D. Laboratory testing

22 §1320. Inspection of dwelling units and child-occupied facilities by department

22 §1320-A. Inspection of dwellings by department

22 §1321. Notice and removal

22 §1322. Child occupants

22 §1322-A. Licensure of lead inspectors and lead abatement personnel (REPEALED)

22 §1322-B. Training program certification (REPEALED)

22 §1322-C. Laboratory certification

22 §1322-D. Reports and records (REPEALED)

22 §1322-E. Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund

22 §1322-F. Lead poisoning prevention fee (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See T. 22, §1322-F, sub-§4)

22 §1323. Rules

22 §1324. No impairment to civil damages; local ordinances

22 §1324-A. Liability of owners; damages (REPEALED)

22 §1325. Violation

22 §1326. Injunction requiring removal

22 §1327. Essential maintenance practices

22 §1328. Residential real property disclosure statement forms (REPEALED)

22 §1329. Lead poisoning warning statement

22 §1330. Report