§1315-A. Authority of the department
The commissioner may take any action that is in accordance with the purposes of this chapter and is within the powers granted in this Title to protect the public from lead poisoning. That action may include, but is not limited to, the following: [PL 1995, c. 453, §7 (AMD).]
1. Reduction and abatement program. The establishment of programs to reduce lead-based substances and abate environmental lead hazards; and
[PL 1991, c. 810, §18 (NEW).]
2. Interagency agreements. The development of interagency agreements with any pertinent federal, state or local agency, including, but not limited to, public housing authorities, energy efficiency programs and home maintenance and improvement programs.
[PL 1991, c. 810, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 810, §18 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 453, §7 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 252: LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT
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 Sale of lead base articles restricted (REPEALED)
22 §1317-A. Early diagnosis program (REPEALED)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 Warning on lead base substance (REPEALED)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 Report by physicians of suspected lead poisoning (REPEALED)
22 §1319-A. Laboratory testing (REPEALED)
22 §1319-B. Inspection of residential child-care facilities and preschool facilities (REPEALED)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22 §1322-A. Licensure of lead inspectors and lead abatement personnel (REPEALED)
22 §1322-B. Training program certification (REPEALED)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22 §1322-D. Reports and records (REPEALED)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 §1324. No impairment to civil damages; local ordinances
22 §1324-A. Liability of owners; damages (REPEALED)
22 §1326. Injunction requiring removal
22 §1327. Essential maintenance practices
22 §1328. Residential real property disclosure statement forms (REPEALED)