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§ 6-402. Legislative findings

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironmentEffective: October 1, 2012

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Asbestos Removal
Part I. Definitions; General Provisions
Effective: October 1, 2012
MD Code, Environment, § 6-402
§ 6-402. Legislative findings
Currentness
The General Assembly finds:
(1) That exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogenic agent, creates a significant hazard to the health of the people of this State;
(2) That projects to remove asbestos expose increasing numbers of asbestos removers to this hazard;
(3) That it is in the public interest to protect asbestos removers from this hazard by requiring adherence to strict safety standards on asbestos removal projects; and
(4) That stricter penalties and independent testing are needed to safeguard the health of asbestos removers in the State.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2. Amended by Acts Acts 2012, c. 278, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2012, c. 279, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.
Formerly Art. 43, § 810A.
MD Code, Environment, § 6-402, MD ENVIR § 6-402
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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