Alabama § 22-37A-4 - Investigations.

§ 22-37A-4. Investigations.

(a) The State Health Officer may conduct investigations as necessary to administer this chapter and the rules adopted and orders issued under this chapter. The State Health Officer may conduct investigations of general lead contamination problems or conditions in public buildings, and upon request of the building owner of commercial buildings, or upon the request of the owner or occupant of residential buildings.

(b)(1) An employee of the board may do both of the following:

a. Enter the business premises of a person certified to engage in lead-based paint activities during business hours upon presenting credentials identifying himself or herself as an employee of the board.

b. Enter any structure, including a residence, where lead-based paint activities have occurred, or are being conducted, by certified or uncertified contractors for the purpose of determining compliance with lead-based paint laws, rules, and regulations, provided the employee obtains the consent of the owner, an adult occupant of the premises, or the owner’s or occupant’s designee after presenting credentials identifying himself or herself as an employee of the board.

(2) Under no circumstances may an employee of the board unlawfully enter any structure to determine compliance with lead-based paint law, rules, or regulations.