2020 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 2: HEALTH
Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 252: LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT
22 §1320-A. Inspection of dwellings by department
§1320-A. Inspection of dwellings by department
Except in the case of an owner-occupied, single-family residence, the department shall within 30 days inspect all dwelling units in a dwelling when: [PL 1999, c. 276, §12 (AMD).]
1. Lead poisoning found. A case of lead poisoning has been found in any dwelling unit within the dwelling; or
[PL 1981, c. 470, Pt. A, §64 (AMD).]
2. Lead-based substances. Lead-based substances have been found in any dwelling unit within the dwelling.
[PL 1999, c. 276, §12 (AMD).]
The department may, at its discretion, inspect an owner-occupied single-family residence whenever a lead-poisoned child has been identified as residing in or receiving care in that residence. [PL 1999, c. 276, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 239, §7 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 470, §A64 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 276, §12 (AMD).
