§ 6-402. Legislative policy.

MD Env Code § 6-402 (2019) (N/A)
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The General Assembly finds:

(1)    That exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogenic agent, creates a significant hazard to the health of the people of this State;

(2)    That projects to remove asbestos expose increasing numbers of asbestos removers to this hazard;

(3)    That it is in the public interest to protect asbestos removers from this hazard by requiring adherence to strict safety standards on asbestos removal projects; and

(4)    That stricter penalties and independent testing are needed to safeguard the health of asbestos removers in the State.