HB408 Summary

• Amends the Alabama Lead Reduction Act of 1997 by adding 16 new definitions to Section 22-37A-2, including abatement, child-occupied facility, inspection, lead-based paint activities, renovation, risk assessment, and target housing.

• Expands the State Board of Health's authority to conduct lead inspections and enforce compliance through corrective action orders, certification suspension/revocation, and cooperative agreements with federal agencies.

• Increases civil penalties from existing levels to up to $10,000 per day for violations, with assessment procedures allowing the State Health Officer to issue penalties and violators 30 days to request review.

• Establishes that violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor (up from Class C), and authorizes the State Health Officer to require additional training as an alternative or supplemental penalty.

• Repeals former Sections 22-37A-8 and 22-37A-9 and becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage.