2013 Maryland Code
ENVIRONMENT
§ 6-848 - Community outreach programs; local assistance
§6-848.
The Department shall:
(1) Develop and establish community outreach programs to high lead risk areas, which may be implemented by the Department, local governments, or community groups; and
(2) Assist local governments to provide case management services if necessary to persons at risk with elevated blood lead.
§ 6-848 - 1. Paint retailers to display information on lead paint reduction
(a) "Retailer" defined. -- In this section, "retailer" means any person who sells paint or paint supplies to a consumer.
(b) Information. -- A retailer shall display a poster developed and provided by the Department under subsection (c) of this section:
(1) Within an area in which paint or paint supplies are sold or displayed; or
(2) At each register or check-out aisle.
(c) Department to develop and provide poster. -- The Department shall develop and provide a poster to retailers that includes the following information:
(1) The dangers and hazards of lead poisoning; and
(2) A phone number that consumers can call for assistance in lead risk reduction and safe renovation practices.
§ 6-848 - 2. Reports of noncompliance
A local government agency shall report to the Department any known noncompliance of an affected property with this subtitle.
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