Mississippi § 49-17-519 - Lead-based paint abatement worker certificate required; certificate not required for work on renovation activities.
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§ 49-17-519. Lead-based paint abatement worker certificate required; certificate not required for work on renovation activities.
After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid lead-based paint abatement worker certificate to work as a worker on a lead-based paint abatement activity. After August 31, 1998, it is unlawful for a firm to employ a person as a worker on a lead-based paint abatement activity who does not possess a valid lead-based paint abatement worker certificate in accordance with this section. To qualify for a lead-based paint abatement worker certificate an individual shall: Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint abatement workers; 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. Workers engaged in renovation activities are not required to possess certification.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-17-519 ("Lead-based paint abatement worker certificate required; certificate not required for work on renovation activities.") 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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