§1323. Rules
The department shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to ensure that state law relating to lead poisoning satisfies minimum requirements of federal law in all respects. The rules may address, but are not limited to, the following: [PL 1995, c. 453, §15 (AMD).]
1. Lead-based substances. Prohibiting the sale or use of lead-based substances;
[PL 1991, c. 810, §31 (NEW).]
2. Screening. Screening children for lead poisoning;
[PL 1991, c. 810, §31 (NEW).]
3. Inspections; tests; abatement.
[PL 1997, c. 375, §10 (RP).]
3-A. Department inspections. Performing inspections of residential child-care facilities, preschool facilities and other dwellings for the purpose of determining the existence of environmental lead hazards;
[PL 1997, c. 375, §11 (NEW).]
4. Training programs.
[PL 1997, c. 375, §12 (RP).]
5. Licenses.
[PL 1997, c. 375, §12 (RP).]
6. Laboratory certification. Certifying laboratories to conduct analysis of lead-based substances;
[PL 1991, c. 810, §31 (NEW).]
7. Notice. Notifying owners and occupants of environmental lead hazards and posting lead hazard warnings;
[PL 1991, c. 810, §31 (NEW).]
8. Records. Keeping records of lead poisoning investigations;
[PL 1991, c. 810, §31 (NEW).]
9. Fees. Establishing fees for services performed under this chapter;
[PL 2001, c. 683, §5 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 683, §10 (AFF).]
10. Advisory boards. Establishing boards or commissions to advise the department regarding lead poisoning; and
[PL 2001, c. 683, §5 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 683, §10 (AFF).]
11. Risk assessment and testing. Developing the lead poisoning risk assessment tool and the requirements for its administration and testing for blood lead levels, pursuant to section 1317‑D.
[PL 2001, c. 683, §6 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 683, §10 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 367 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 239, §10 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §336 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 810, §31 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 453, §§15,16 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 375, §§10-12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 683, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 683, §10 (AFF).
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 Sale of lead base articles restricted (REPEALED)
22 §1317-A. Early diagnosis program (REPEALED)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)