2005 Vermont Code - § 1760. — Certification; rules; report; future department action

§ 1760. Certification; rules; report; future department action

(a) No later than January 1, 1997, the secretary shall adopt rules that establish methods and practices to be used by licensed inspectors who certify that target housing and child care facilities are lead free or have had lead-based paint hazards identified and controlled and have passed independent dust clearance tests. The rules shall include the duration of validity of any certifications and requirements for renewal of certifications.

(b) By January 1, 1999, the secretary shall report to the general assembly on the need for additional essential maintenance practices or other actions to further prevent lead poisoning in children based on significant:

(1) Reductions in the number and percentage of poisoned and severely lead-poisoned children.

(2) Increases in the number and percentages of owners of rental target housing that have performed essential maintenance practices.

(3) Increases in the number and percentage of housing units that have achieved higher levels of lead hazard control.

(4) Advances in lead poisoning prevention technology.

(5) Impact of public education efforts in reducing the lead levels of children at risk.

(c) After July 1, 2000, the secretary may adopt rules for the low cost and cost effective implementation of the essential maintenance practices established in section 1759 of this title and additional recommended low cost and cost effective essential maintenance practices and other actions to further prevent lead poisoning in children. (Added 1995, No. 165 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)