§ 6–402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 6-402 (2026)
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 4. Asbestos Removal
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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.