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MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-421 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part IV - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 6-421 - Service of Complaints, Orders, Etc

    (a)    Any complaint, corrective order, notice, or other instrument issued by the Department under this subtitle may be served on the person to whom it is directed in accordance with § 1–204 of this article.    (b)    If service is made by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, the person who mails the document shall file with the Department verified proof of mailing.    (c)    Any notice that requires filing of a report, attendance at a hearing, or both, shall be served at least 10 days before the earlier of:        (1)    The time set for the hearing, if any;  or        (2)    The time set for the filing of the report, if any.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-422 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part IV - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 6-422 - Penalties

    (a)    (1)    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is liable for a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 to be collected in a civil action.        (2)    Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this subsection.        (3)    If the Attorney General concurs, the Secretary may compromise and settle any claim for a civil penalty under this subtitle.    (b)    A person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject:        (1)    For a first offense, to a fine not exceeding $20,000; or        (2)    For a second or subsequent offense, to a fine not exceeding $25,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.    (c)    Any penalties and fines collected under this subtitle shall be paid into the Asbestos Worker Protection Fund, established under § 6–425 of this subtitle, and used only for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities under this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-425 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 4 - Asbestos Removal|Part V - Asbestos Worker Protection Fund|Section 6-425 - General Consideration

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Asbestos Worker Protection Fund.    (b)    There is an Asbestos Worker Protection Fund.    (c)    The Department shall administer the Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (e)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    All penalties and fines collected under § 6–422 of this subtitle;        (2)    Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;        (3)    Investment earnings of the Fund; and        (4)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (f)    In accordance with the State budget, the Fund shall be used only for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities under this subtitle.    (g)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money in the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.    (h)    Money expended from the Fund for enforcement activities is supplemental to, and is not intended to take the place of, funding that otherwise would be appropriated for asbestos worker protection and enforcement activities.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6-802 - Purpose

    The purpose of this subtitle is to reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning, while maintaining the stock of available affordable rental housing.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6-803 - Applicability of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle applies to:        (1)    Affected property; and        (2)    Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, any residential rental property, the owner of which elects to comply with this subtitle.    (b)    This subtitle does not apply to:        (1)    Property not expressly covered in subsection (a) of this section;        (2)    Affected property owned or operated by a unit of federal, State, or local government, or any public, quasi-public, or municipal corporation, if the affected property is subject to lead standards that are equal to, or more stringent than, the risk reduction standard established under § 6-815 of this subtitle; or        (3)    Affected property which is certified to be lead-free pursuant to § 6-804 of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 6-804 - Exemptions From Part Iv

    (a)    Affected property is exempt from the provisions of Part IV of this subtitle if the owner submits to the Department an inspection report that:        (1)    Indicates that the affected property has been tested for the presence of lead-based paint in accordance with standards and procedures established by the Department by regulation;        (2)    States that:            (i)    All interior and exterior surfaces of the affected property are lead-free; or            (ii)    1.    All interior surfaces of the affected property are lead-free and all exterior painted surfaces of the affected property that were chipping, peeling, or flaking have been restored with nonlead-based paint; and                2.    No exterior painted surfaces of the affected property are chipping, peeling, or flaking; and        (3)    Is verified by the Department accredited inspector who performed the test.    (b)    In order to maintain exemption from the provisions of Part IV of this subtitle under subsection (a)(2)(ii) of this section, the owner shall submit to the Department every 2 years a certification, by a Department accredited inspector, stating that no exterior painted surface of the affected property is chipping, peeling, or flaking.    (c)    Outside surfaces of an affected property, including windows, doors, trim, fences, porches, and other buildings or structures that are part of the affected property, are exempt from the risk reduction standards under §§ 6-815 and 6-819 of this subtitle if all exterior surfaces of an affected property are lead-free and the owner submits to the Department an inspection report that:        (1)    Indicates that the outside surfaces have been tested for the presence of lead-based paint in accordance with standards and procedures established by the Department by regulation;        (2)    States that all outside surfaces of the affected property are lead-free; and        (3)    Is verified by the Department accredited inspector who performed the test.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part II - Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission|Section 6-807 - Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission

    (a)    There is a Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission in the Department.    (b)    (1)    The Commission consists of 19 members.        (2)    Of the members:            (i)    One shall be a member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;            (ii)    One shall be a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and            (iii)    17 shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:                1.    The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee;                2.    The Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;                3.    The Secretary of Housing and Community Development or the Secretary’s designee;                4.    The Maryland Insurance Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee;                5.    The Director of the Early Childhood Development Division, State Department of Education, or the Director’s designee;                6.    A representative of local government;                7.    A representative of a nonprofit organization that works on lead poisoning prevention issues in the State;                8.    A representative of owners of rental property located in Baltimore City built before 1950;                9.    A representative of owners of rental property located outside Baltimore City built before 1950;                10.    A representative of owners of rental property built after 1949;                11.    A representative of a child health or youth advocacy group;                12.    A health care provider;                13.    A child advocate;                14.    A parent of a lead poisoned child;                15.    A lead hazard identification professional;                16.    A representative of child care providers; and                17.    A representative of the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.        (3)    In appointing members to the Commission, the Governor shall give due consideration to appointing members representing geographically diverse jurisdictions across the State.    (c)    (1)    (i)    The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 4 years.            (ii)    A member appointed by the President and Speaker serves at the pleasure of the appointing officer.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the members of the Commission on October 1, 1994.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part II - Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission|Section 6-808 - Meetings

    (a)    The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places it determines.    (b)    From among the members, the Governor shall appoint the Chairman of the Commission.    (c)    (1)    A majority of the members then serving on the Commission constitutes a quorum.        (2)    The Commission may act upon a majority vote of the quorum.    (d)    A member of the Commission:        (1)    May not receive compensation; but        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement from the Fund for reasonable travel expenses related to attending meetings and other Commission events in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-810 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part II - Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission|Section 6-810 - Study and Collection of Information; Subcommittees; Review; Testing Standards and Regulations

    (a)    The Commission shall study and collect information on the:        (1)    Effectiveness of this subtitle in:            (i)    Protecting children from lead poisoning; and            (ii)    Lessening risks to responsible owners;        (2)    Effectiveness of the treatments specified in §§ 6–815 and 6–819 of this subtitle, including recommendations for changes to those treatments;        (3)    Ability of State and local officials to respond to lead poisoning cases;        (4)    Availability of affordable housing; and        (5)    Need to expand the scope of this subtitle to other property serving persons at risk, including child care centers, family child care homes, and preschool facilities.    (b)    The Commission may appoint a subcommittee or subcommittees to study the following subjects relating to lead and lead poisoning:        (1)    Case management;        (2)    Regulation and compliance;        (3)    Lead paint abatement service provider education and training;        (4)    Social services;        (5)    Educational services;        (6)    Legal aspects;        (7)    Blood lead testing;        (8)    Abatement of lead sources;        (9)    Financial subsidies and other encouragement and support for the abatement of the causes of lead poisoning;        (10)    Laboratory services; and        (11)    Other subjects that the Commission considers necessary.    (c)    The Commission shall review the implementation and operation of this subtitle and, on or before January 1 of each year, starting in 1996, submit a report to the Governor and, subject to the provisions of § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the results of the review, and the Commission’s recommendations concerning this subtitle, other lead poisoning issues, and the need for further action that the Commission determines to be necessary.    (d)    The Department shall consult with the Commission in developing regulations to implement this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-811 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part III - Registration of Affected Property|Section 6-811 - Registration

    (a)    (1)    On or before December 31, 1995, the owner of an affected property shall register the affected property with the Department.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, an owner of affected property for which an election is made under § 6-803(a)(2) of this subtitle shall register at the time of the election.    (b)    The owner shall register each affected property using forms prepared by the Department, including the following information:        (1)    The name and address of the owner;        (2)    The address of the affected property;        (3)    If applicable, the name and address of each property manager employed by the owner to manage the affected property;        (4)    The name and address of each insurance company providing property insurance or lead hazard coverage for the affected property, together with the policy numbers of that insurance or coverage;        (5)    The name and address of a resident agent, other agent of the owner, or contact person in the State with respect to the affected property;        (6)    Whether the affected property was built before 1950 or after 1949;        (7)    The date of the latest change in occupancy of the affected property;        (8)    The dates and nature of treatments performed to attain or maintain a risk reduction standard under § 6-815 or § 6-819 of this subtitle; and        (9)    The latest date, if any, on which the affected property has been certified to be in compliance with the provisions of § 6-815 of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the information provided by an owner under subsection (b) of this section shall be open to the public.        (2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Department may not disclose an inventory or list of properties owned by an owner.            (ii)    The Department shall, upon request, disclose whether the owner has met the percentage of inventory requirements under § 6-817 of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-812 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part III - Registration of Affected Property|Section 6-812 - Renewals; Acquisitions

    (a)    An owner who has registered an affected property under § 6–811 of this subtitle shall:        (1)    Renew the registration of the affected property on or before December 31 of each year or according to a schedule established by the Department by regulation; and        (2)    Update the information contained in the owner’s registration required by § 6–811(b)(1) through (5) of this subtitle within 30 days after any change in the information required in the registration.    (b)    An owner who first acquires affected property after December 1, 1995 shall register the affected property under § 6–811 of this subtitle within 30 days after the acquisition.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-813 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part III - Registration of Affected Property|Section 6-813 - Failure to Register or Renew; Falsification of Filings

    (a)    An owner who fails to register an affected property under § 6-811 of this subtitle, or who fails to renew the registration of an affected property under § 6-812 of this subtitle, is not in compliance with respect to that affected property with the provisions of this subtitle for purposes of § 6-836 of this subtitle.    (b)    A person who willfully and knowingly falsifies information filed in a registration or renewal under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-815 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part IV - Risk Reduction Standard for Affected Property|Section 6-815 - Satisfaction of Risk Reduction Standards; Enforcement Officer

    (a)    No later than the first change in occupancy in an affected property that occurs on or after February 24, 1996, before the next tenant occupies the property, an owner of an affected property shall initially satisfy the risk reduction standard established under this subtitle by passing the test for lead–contaminated dust under § 6–816 of this subtitle provided that any chipping, peeling, or flaking paint has been removed or repainted on:        (1)    The exterior painted surfaces of the residential building in which the rental dwelling unit is located; and        (2)    The interior painted surfaces of the rental dwelling unit.    (b)    At each change in occupancy thereafter, before the next tenant occupies the property, the owner of an affected property shall satisfy the risk reduction standard established under this subtitle by passing the test for lead–contaminated dust under § 6–816 of this subtitle in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    At each change in occupancy, an owner of an affected property shall have the property inspected to verify that the risk reduction standard specified in this section has been satisfied.    (d)    (1)    Exterior work required to satisfy the risk reduction standard may be delayed, pursuant to a waiver approved by the appropriate person under paragraph (2) of this subsection, during any time period in which exterior work is not required to be performed under an applicable local housing code or, if no such time period is specified, during the period from November 1 through April 1, inclusive.        (2)    A waiver under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be approved by the code official for enforcement of the housing code or minimum livability code of the local jurisdiction, or, if there is no such official, the Department of Housing and Community Development.        (3)    Notwithstanding the terms of the waiver, all work delayed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be completed within 30 days after the end of the applicable time period.        (4)    Any delay allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not affect the obligation of the owner to complete all other components of the risk reduction standard and to have those components inspected and verified.        (5)    If the owner has complied with the requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection, the owner may rent the affected property during any period of delay allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (e)    On request of a local jurisdiction, the Secretary may designate the code official for enforcement of the housing code or minimum livability code for the local jurisdiction, or an appropriate employee of the local jurisdiction, to conduct inspections under this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-816 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part IV - Risk Reduction Standard for Affected Property|Section 6-816 - Lead-Contaminated Dust Testing

    The Department shall establish procedures and standards for the lead–contaminated dust testing by regulation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-818 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 8 - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing|Part IV - Risk Reduction Standard for Affected Property|Section 6-818 - Inspectors' Accreditation and Independence; Certified Reports

    (a)    (1)    Any person performing lead-contaminated dust testing or conducting inspections required by this subtitle:            (i)    Shall be accredited by the Department;            (ii)    May not be a related party to the owner; and            (iii)    Shall submit a verified report of the result of the lead-contaminated dust testing or visual inspection to the Department, the owner, and the tenant, if any, of the affected property.        (2)    An owner may not employ or engage a related party to the owner to perform lead-contaminated dust testing or conduct inspections required by this subtitle.    (b)    A report submitted to the Department under subsection (a) of this section that certifies compliance for an affected property with the risk reduction standard shall be conclusive proof that the owner is in compliance with the risk reduction standard for the affected property during the period for which the certification is effective, unless there is:        (1)    Proof of actual fraud as to that affected property;        (2)    Proof that the work performed in the affected property was not performed by or under the supervision of personnel accredited under § 6-1002 of this title; or        (3)    Proof that the owner failed to respond to a complaint regarding the affected property as required by § 6-819 of this subtitle.