Mississippi § 49-17-515 - Lead-based paint supervisor certificate required.
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§ 49-17-515. Lead-based paint supervisor certificate required.
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint supervisor certificate to direct a lead-based paint abatement activity and to prepare occupant protection plans and abatement reports. To qualify for a lead-based paint supervisor certificate, an applicant shall: Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience as a certified lead-based paint abatement worker or two (2) years of experience in a related field, as determined by the commission or in the building trades; Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint supervisors; and Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-17-515 ("Lead-based paint supervisor certificate required.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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