SB 6273 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Establishes a lead-based paint activities program within the department of health to protect the general public from exposure to lead hazards and to ensure the availability of a trained and qualified work force to identify and address lead-based paint hazards.

     Directs the department to administer and enforce a state program for worker training and certification, and training program accreditation, which shall include those program elements necessary to assume responsibility for federal requirements for a program as set forth in the residential lead-based paint hazard reduction act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4851 et seq.), 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subparts L and Q (1996), Title X of the housing and community development act of 1992 (P.L. 102-550), and Title IV of the toxic substances control act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq.).

     Directs the department to establish a program for certification of persons involved in lead-based paint activities and for accreditation of training providers in compliance with federal laws and rules.

     Provides that the department is designated as the official agency of this state for purposes of cooperating with, and implementing the state lead-based paint activities program under the jurisdiction of the United States environmental protection agency.

     Declares that no individual or firm can perform, offer, or claim to perform lead-based paint activities without certification from the department to conduct these activities.

     Establishes penalties for violations of the act.

     Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.