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OH HB299
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
Derek Merrin
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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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