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OH HB299

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Derek Merrin

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Ohio Department of Health as the sole and exclusive authority to compel, prohibit, license, and regulate all lead abatement activities in the state, except for activities delegated to boards of health
  • Voids any local or political subdivision laws or rules governing lead abatement, lead-based paint, or employment/licensing of lead abatement professionals enacted before or after the effective date of this section
  • Clarifies that the director of health has sole authority to adopt rules governing lead abatement training, information dissemination, data gathering, and professional licensing
  • Authorizes the director to enter into cooperative agreements with other state agencies for advice and consultation without conferring regulatory authority on those agencies
  • Preserves any authority previously granted to the Department of Health by statute prior to the effective date of this legislation

Legislative Description

Enact Lead Safety and Uniformity Act

Health and Human Services : Public Health

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Health

9/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Health9/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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