C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 292 - RULES RELATING TO THE LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT

SUMMARY STATEMENT

These rules were established to protect public health by ensuring that rental properties housing lead-poisoned children are abated and landlords fulfill their responsibilities as identified in the Lead Poisoning Control Act ( 22 M.R.S. §§1320 & 1320A).

The rules Relating to the Lead Poisoning Control Act are intended to clarify requirements relating to the scope of Environmental Lead Hazard Investigations when a lead poisoned child is found, clarify requirements for supplying substitute dwelling units to residents of dwellings impacted by lead hazards, describe certain requirements regarding inspections, posting and abatement orders, and also clarify the Department's enforcement authority for violations of the Act.

Non-Discrimination Notice

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1991 ( 42 U.S.C. 1981, 2000 et seq.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended ( 29 U.S.C. 794 ), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Maine Department of Human Services does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, disability or age in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.