CA SB1076

On and after January 1, 2024, firms and at least one onsite employee doing renovation, repair, or painting work that disturbs lead-based paint or presumed lead-based paint in residential or public buildings must have a certificate.

The State Department of Public Health must review and amend regulations governing lead-related construction work to comply with existing state regulations and the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (40 C.F.R. 745).

Violations of subdivision (a) certification requirements are subject to civil penalties of at least $5,000 per violation per day; violations of subdivision (b) require civil penalties of at least $10,000 per violation per day.

The department must develop and implement an education and outreach program by July 1, 2023, informing persons and firms about certification requirements and processes.

The department may implement provisions through emergency regulations exempt from standard rulemaking procedures, with initial adoption and two readoptions remaining in effect for no more than 180 days each.