The Legislature hereby finds and declares that asbestos is a dangerous toxic substance and harmful to the citizens of this state. Therefore to ensure the protection of the citizens of this state, persons who come into contact with asbestos through abatement, removal, enclosure or encapsulation, should be trained and licensed professionals who know how to deal with asbestos.
It is the intent of the Legislature that this article shall be in addition to all other statutes, rules, and regulations concerning asbestos.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 32. Asbestos Abatement
§16-32-1. Legislative Findings
§16-32-3. Powers and Duties of the Director of Health
§16-32-4. Asbestos Management Planner's License Required
§16-32-5. Asbestos Abatement Project Designer's License Required
§16-32-6. Asbestos Contractor's License Required
§16-32-7. Asbestos Abatement Supervisor's License Required
§16-32-8. Asbestos Inspector's License Required
§16-32-9. Asbestos Worker's License Required
§16-32-9a. Asbestos Analytical Laboratory License Required
§16-32-9b. Asbestos Clearance Air Monitor License Required
§16-32-9c. Resilient Floor Covering Worker License Required
§16-32-10. Special Revenue Account
§16-32-11. Notification; Waivers; Exemptions
§16-32-12. Approval of Asbestos Abatement Courses
§16-32-14. Prohibiting Employer Discrimination; Notice to Employees
§16-32-15. Reprimands; Suspension or Revocation of License; Violations; Orders; Hearings