SB 267
Department of Health rule relating to lead abatement licensing
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to create and enforce rules for lead abatement licensing. These rules will govern the process by which individuals and companies are licensed to perform lead abatement work, ensuring safety standards are met. The Department of Health has already developed a draft rule and made revisions based on feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This legislation formally approves the Department’s authority to implement these regulations.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Health to create a legislative rule.
- The rule addresses lead abatement licensing.
- The rule is based on a previous draft modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- The rule is part of 64 CSR 45.
Who is affected
- Lead abatement contractors
- Homeowners with lead hazards
- The West Virginia Department of Health
- Residents of West Virginia
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