Connecticut § 20-437 Asbestos abatement workers. Certificate. Fee. Renewal.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 20-437 — Asbestos abatement workers. Certificate. Fee. Renewal.

Connecticut § 20-437

Title 20Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards

Ch. 400aAsbestos Contractors and Asbestos Consultants

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-437 (2026).

Text

On and after one year following the effective date of regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-440, no person shall be employed as an asbestos abatement worker unless such worker has completed a training program on asbestos hazards and abatement procedures approved by the department and has been issued a certificate by the department. Applications for such certificate shall be made to the department on forms provided by the department and shall contain such information regarding the applicant's qualifications as may be required in regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-440, and shall be accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars. The department may issue a certificate under this section to any person who is licensed or certified in another state under a law which provides standards which 

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On and after one year following the effective date of regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-440, no person shall be employed as an asbestos abatement worker unless such worker has completed a training program on asbestos hazards and abatement procedures approved by the department and has been issued a certificate by the department. Applications for such certificate shall be made to the department on forms provided by the department and shall contain such information regarding the applicant's qualifications as may be required in regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-440, and shall be accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars. The department may issue a certificate under this section to any person who is licensed or certified in another state under a law which provides standards which are equal to or higher than those of this state, provided such person is not subject to any unresolved complaints or pending disciplinary actions. Certificates issued pursuant to this section shall be renewed annually in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-88 upon payment of a fee of fifty dollars. See Sec. 19a-332 for applicable definitions. See Sec. 52-577a for statute of limitations on claims based on exposure to asbestos.

Legislative History

(P.A. 87-537, S. 5, 13; P.A. 95-196, S. 8; P.A. 03-87, S. 1; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 262.) History: P.A. 95-196 required a certificate issued by the department; P.A. 03-87 made a technical change, required applications for certificate to be on forms provided by the department and accompanied by $25 fee, authorized department to issue certificates to persons licensed or certified in another state, and made certificates renewable annually upon payment of $25 fee; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 increased fees from $25 to $50.