§ 6-1003

Maryland § 6-1003

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gen: Environment
• Title: 6

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(a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) Regulations adopted under this subtitle may include:

(1) Initial and continuing standards and procedures for accreditation, including education, training, examination, and job performance standards;

(2) Standards and procedures for renewal of accreditation;

(3) Standards and procedures for modification, suspension, or revocation of accreditation;

(4) Different standards and procedures for different lead paint abatement services;

(5) Standards and procedures for abatement involving the renovation, repair, and painting of lead–containing substances, including a requirement for lead–dust testing;

(6) Recognition of accreditation or similar approvals of persons by other governmental entities; and

(7) Such other provisions as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subtitle.

(c) The Department shall review and revise its certification and other regulations under this subtitle as necessary to ensure continued eligibility for federal funding of lead–hazard activities in the State.

(d) The Department shall set reasonable fees for the accreditation of persons who provide lead paint abatement services sufficient to cover the Department’s direct and indirect costs of administering this subtitle.