SB158 Summary

• Amends Alabama's Lead Reduction Act to expand the State Board of Health's authority to conduct lead inspections, enforce compliance, and increase civil and criminal penalties for violations.

• Establishes new civil penalty structure: up to $250 per day for first violations, $500 per day for second violations, and up to $2,500 per day (maximum $5,000) for third or subsequent violations.

• Creates Class A misdemeanor criminal penalty for any person violating the chapter, in addition to civil penalties and potential requirement for additional training.

• Allows the board to institute civil penalty proceedings directly in Montgomery County Circuit Court or in the county where the violation occurred, bypassing standard administrative procedures.

• Becomes effective the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.