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HJ 297 Study; continuing J.S. Studying Lead Poisoning Prevention.

Introduced by: Flora Davis Crittenden | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Study; Lead Poisoning Prevention. Continues the Joint Subcommittee Studying Lead Poisoning Prevention. The Joint Subcommittee proposes to (i) work with the real estate and other industries to ensure the establishment of equitable standards for lead risk reduction in order to protect the children and the business community of the Commonwealth; (ii) receive reports and data on the implementation of its initiatives to ensure testing of persons at-risk of lead poisoning, particularly children; (iii) reach agreement on the most appropriate ways to resolve the concerns of real estate professionals and home owners concerning liability for lead risks; (iv) provide a forum for the real estate professionals, the housing industry, and the parents of young children who suffer from lead poisoning in order to reach the goal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to eliminate lead poisoning by 2010; and (v) examine such other issues as may be appropriate in reducing the impact of lead poisoning. The Joint Subcommittee will be limited to holding two meetings during the interim.


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