Cal. Civ. Code § 6-846
Md. Code Ann., Environment Art. Title 6, Subtitle 8 — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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(a) This section establishes notification requirements of a person at risk that has an elevated blood lead level greater than or equal to: (1) Before February 24, 2006, 15 �g/dl; (2) Between February 24, 2006, and September 30, 2019, inclusive, 10 �g/dl; (3) Between October 1, 2019, and October 27, 2022, inclusive, 5 �g/dl; (4) Between October 28, 2022, and December 31, 2023, inclusive, 3.5 �g/dl; and (5) On and after January 1, 2024, the reference level. (b) On receiving the results of a blood lead test under § 6–303 of this title indicating that a person at risk has an EBL, the Department or a local health department shall notify: (1) The person at risk, or in the case of a minor, the parent or legal guardian of the person at risk, of the results of the test; and (2) The owner of the affected property in which the person at risk resides or regularly spends at least 24 hours per week of the results of the test. (c) The notices to be provided to the parent or owner under subsection (b) of this section shall be on the forms prepared by the Department, and shall contain any information required by the Department.
Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-846, Maryland law establishes a tiered notification system triggered when a person at risk tests positive for an elevated blood lead level (EBL), with the applicable threshold varying by date—ranging from 15 µg/dl before 2006 down to a federally defined reference level beginning January 1, 2024. When such a result is received, either the state Department of the Environment or a local health department is required to notify both the affected individual (or their parent/guardian if a minor) and the owner of any property where that person lives or regularly spends at least 24 hours per week. All notices must be delivered on Department-approved forms containing any information the Department requires.
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Property owners should be aware that Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-846 places them on the list of parties who must be officially notified by the Department or a local health department when a resident or regular occupant of their property tests positive for an elevated blood lead level. Compliant operators typically maintain current contact information with local health authorities so that required notices can be delivered promptly and on the Department-approved forms. Upon receiving such a notice, property owners are generally expected to understand that additional lead-paint remediation obligations under the broader §§ 6-801 to 6-852 framework may be triggered.
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Under Md. Code Ann., Env. §§ 6-801 to 6-852 § 6-846, tenants and parents or guardians of minor occupants have a right to receive official notification from the state Department or a local health department if a blood lead test reveals an elevated blood lead level meeting the applicable threshold for the relevant time period. If a notification is not received after a qualifying test result, tenants may consider contacting their local health department to inquire about the status of required notices. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand what follow-up obligations the property owner may have under Maryland's lead paint law.
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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