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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 26.02.07.06" title_num="26" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="07" heading="Removable Objects.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Except in an emergency, at least 7 days, but not more than 30 days before a contractor may commence a lead abatement project, the owner of the building where the lead abatement project is to take place shall notify all residents of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The area which is to be abated;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The date abatement is to commence; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The residents' obligation under §B to place all personal items in a box or other closed, easily handled container.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Every resident of an area, which is to be abated, who has received a notice under §A, shall be responsible for placing all personal items in boxes or other closed, easily handled containers, and shall pay the reasonable costs of packing and storage of any loose personal items remaining in the work area at the time designated for commencement of abatement in the notice issued under §A.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Before a contractor may commence a lead abatement project, the owner of the building where the lead abatement project is to take place shall remove all furniture and packed personal items from the work area and store them in a secure place.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>