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MO HB881

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bert Atkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Missouri Radon Certification Program within the Department of Health and Senior Services requiring national and state certification for all individuals and businesses providing radon services in Missouri, effective January 1, 2012.

  • Requires radon service providers to complete certification through either the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) Certified Radon Professional Program (CRPP).

  • Defines four categories of radon services: laboratories, measurement providers (standard services), measurement providers (standard and analytical services), and mitigators, each with specific training and certification requirements.

  • Mandates that radon mitigation contracts include statements requiring independent testing by a certified measurement professional within 24 to 30 days after system installation, with exceptions allowed if waived by client signature.

  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000 per violation and creates complaint procedures including a three-person panel review process for disputed claims, with potential restitution up to $1,000 per complaint.

Legislative Description

Establishes the Missouri Radon Certification Program to certify and register providers of radon services

Last Action

Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing (H)

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing3/31/2011

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