§ 38 §1293 — Certification, licensing and accreditation requirements

1.
Certification and licensing.
The board shall adopt and amend rules necessary to govern the licensing of business or public entities, including, but not limited to, lead abatement contractors and in-house lead abatement units, the accreditation of lead training providers and the certification of lead abatement professionals.
2.
Approval of training courses.
The board shall adopt and amend rules establishing criteria and procedures for the approval of training courses and examinations that ensure the qualifications of applicants for certification as required in this chapter. These rules are routine, technical rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. To ensure a smooth transition period before the adoption of accreditation rules in conformance with the requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall provide for interim accreditation of training providers by establishing procedures in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 745, Subpart L, Section 745.228.
3.
Renewal.
A license or certificate issued under this chapter expires one year after the date of issue. A licensee or certificate holder may apply to the commissioner for the renewal of a license or certificate. A renewal may not be granted if the application is received more than 2 years following expiration of the previously issued license or certificate.

Legislative History

PL 1997, c. 375, §14 (NEW).