Mississippi § 49-17-516 - Lead-based paint renovator certificate required.
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§ 49-17-516. Lead-based paint renovator certificate required.
After July 1, 2009, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint renovator certificate to direct a lead-based paint renovation activity and/or conduct testing to determine the presence of lead-based paint on components affected by renovation activities. To qualify for a lead-based paint renovator certificate, an applicant shall: Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience as a lead-based paint abatement or renovation 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 renovators; or Have successfully completed an accredited abatement worker or supervisor course, or have successfully completed an EPA, HUD or EPA/HUD model renovation training course and have taken an accredited refresher renovator training course; 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 49-17-516 ("Lead-based paint renovator 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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