Lead Poisoning Prevention
Laws and Rules
Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota Statutes 144.9501-144.9512 (also known as The Minnesota Lead Poisoning Prevention Act) were enacted to prevent and reduce lead exposure to children, up to the age of 72 months, and pregnant women from the adverse health effects caused by elevated blood lead levels.
| 144.9501 | Definitions. | |||||||||
| 144.9502 | Lead surveillance and the occurrence of lead in the environment. | |||||||||
| 144.9503 | Primary prevention. | |||||||||
| 144.9504 | Secondary prevention. | |||||||||
| 144.9505 | Licensing of lead firms and professionals. | |||||||||
| 144.9507 | Lead-related funding. | |||||||||
| 144.9508 | Rules. | |||||||||
| 144.9509 | Enforcement. | |||||||||
| 144.9512 | Lead abatement program. | |||||||||
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Additionally, the Minnesota Legislature has prohibited the sale of items containing lead, particularly jewelry.
The Minnesota Legislature also directed that all contractors working in pre-1978 residences have the proper EPA certification before being issued a building permit:
The Minnesota Legislature also has outlined the rights of both tenants and landlords with regards to lead in housing with the following statutes:
Go to > top Minnesota Administrative RulesThe Lead Poisoning Prevention Act authorizes the adoption of lead rules to —
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| 4761.2000 | Definitions. |
| 4761.2100 | Applicability. |
| 4761.2200 | Certified lead firms. |
| 4761.2220 | Qualified individuals; required methods and supervision. |
| 4761.2240 | Lead worker license. |
| 4761.2260 | Lead supervisor license. |
| 4761.2280 | Lead inspector license. |
| 4761.2300 | Lead risk assessor license. |
| 4761.2320 | Lead project designer license. |
| 4761.2370 | Training course permits. |
| 4761.2380 | Required training course personnel; duties. |
| 4761.2400 | Training course provider requirements and duties. |
| 4761.2420 | Training course requirements. |
| 4761.2440 | Course content and length. |
| 4761.2460 | Independent testing organizations; permits. |
| 4761.2480 | Independent testing organization requirements. |
| 4761.2510 | Standards for lead in paint, dust, bare soil, drinking water. |
| 4761.2540 | Bare soil analyses within an urban census tract. |
| 4761.2550 | Lead hazard screen. |
| 4761.2560 | Lead inspection. |
| 4761.2570 | Lead risk assessment. |
| 4761.2580 | Lead hazard reduction notification. |
| 4761.2590 | Amending notifications. |
| 4761.2600 | Emergency project notice. |
| 4761.2610 | Project records. |
| 4761.2615 | Occupant protection plan and warning signs. |
| 4761.2620 | Prohibited practices for lead hazard reduction. |
| 4761.2625 | Abrasive and water blasting methods for lead hazard reduction. |
| 4761.2630 | Methods for removing intact building components. |
| 4761.2640 | Methods for removing interior building components and small areas of deteriorated paint. |
| 4761.2645 | Methods for removing large areas of interior paint. |
| 4761.2650 | Methods for removing large areas of exterior paint. |
| 4761.2655 | Encapsulation of lead-based paint. |
| 4761.2660 | Methods for lead hazard reduction for soil. |
| 4761.2665 | Storage of lead-contaminated debris. |
| 4761.2670 | Clearance inspections. |
| 4761.2680 | Content of reports. |
| 4761.2690 | Enforcement. |
| 4761.2700 | Variances. |
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Federal Regulations
Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program (Section 1018 of Title X)In order to educate families about potential lead hazards in older housing, HUD and EPA worked together to develop disclosure requirements for sales and leases of older housing. These requirements became effective in 1996.
Pre-Renovation Lead Information Rule (TSCA 406(b))If conducted improperly, renovations in housing with lead-based paint can create serious health hazards to workers and occupants by releasing large amounts of lead dust and debris. EPA developed requirements for renovators to distribute a lead hazard information pamphlet to housing owners and occupants before conducting renovations in pre-1978 housing. The rule became effective on June 1, 1999.
Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (TSCA 406(b))
In addition to informing property owners of the potential lead hazards created by renovation activities in older housing, renovators are required to follow EPA developed work practice standards to minimize the generation of lead hazards in residences. The rule became effective on April 22, 2010.
Proposed changes to the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (TSCA 406(b))
The EPA is proposing a number of changes to the current RRP regulation. Visit this EPA website and go to the bottom of the page to the "Regulations under Development" section. There you will find links to the latest proposed changes to RRP.
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