Cal. Civ. Code § 6-807

Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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Cal. Civ. Code § 6-807
(a) There is a Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission in the Department.

(b) (1) The Commission consists of 19 members.

(2) Of the members:

(i) One shall be a member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;

(ii) One shall be a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and

(iii) 17 shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:

1. The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee;

2. The Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;

3. The Secretary of Housing and Community Development or the Secretary’s designee;

4. The Maryland Insurance Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee;

5. The Director of the Early Childhood Development Division, State Department of Education, or the Director’s designee;

6. A representative of local government;

7. A representative of a nonprofit organization that works on lead poisoning prevention issues in the State;

8. A representative of owners of rental property located in Baltimore City built before 1950;

9. A representative of owners of rental property located outside Baltimore City built before 1950;

10. A representative of owners of rental property built after 1949;

11. A representative of a child health or youth advocacy group;

12. A health care provider;

13. A child advocate;

14. A parent of a lead poisoned child;

15. A lead hazard identification professional;

16. A representative of child care providers; and

17. A representative of the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

(3) In appointing members to the Commission, the Governor shall give due consideration to appointing members representing geographically diverse jurisdictions across the State.

(c) (1) (i) The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 4 years.

(ii) A member appointed by the President and Speaker serves at the pleasure of the appointing officer.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the members of the Commission on October 1, 1994.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
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Plain English

Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-807, Maryland law establishes a 19-member Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission within the state Department of the Environment. Members are drawn from the legislature, state agency leadership, and a range of stakeholders including rental property owners, child health advocates, and public health professionals. Gubernatorial appointees serve four-year staggered terms, while legislative appointees serve at the pleasure of their appointing officer, and all members continue in their roles until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Rental property owners—particularly those with pre-1950 housing stock in Baltimore City or elsewhere in Maryland—have designated seats on the Commission established by Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-807. Compliant and engaged operators in the rental housing industry generally stay informed about Commission activities, as the body shapes lead poisoning prevention policy that can affect inspection requirements, disclosure obligations, and remediation standards. Monitoring Commission membership opportunities and policy outputs can help property managers understand the regulatory direction of Maryland's lead hazard framework.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-807 creates a Commission that includes child advocates, parents of lead-poisoned children, and child health representatives, giving tenant-side interests a formal voice in shaping Maryland's lead poisoning prevention policies. Tenants who are concerned about lead hazards in their homes may find it useful to know that this Commission influences the broader regulatory environment governing landlord obligations. Tenant-rights organizations and local health departments can be resources for understanding how Commission-driven policies translate into enforceable protections.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Related Rules

§ 127H
Repealed, 1992, 407, Sec. 9
§ 127M
Repealed, 1975, 615
§ 190
Program for the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of lead poisoning; lead poisoning control director; advisory committee

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