# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 16 — Lead

### Chapter 01 — Accreditation and Training for Lead Paint Abatement Services

#### Regulation .20 Fees.

*COMAR 26.16.01.20*

A. Fees shall be deposited in the Lead Accreditation Fund.

B. Payment of fees under this subtitle shall be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to the Lead Accreditation Fund.

C. Accreditation fees may not be imposed on the following:

  (1) A State or local government;

  (2) An employee of a State or local government providing a lead paint abatement service on behalf of that government; or

  (3) A nonprofit training program.

D. An applicant for accreditation to provide a lead paint abatement service shall submit an application fee in accordance with the following schedule:

E. The renewal fee for each accreditation category is the same as the initial application fee and the applicant shall submit the fee with the application for renewal of accreditation.

F. A self-employed individual who is accredited as a supervisor, inspector, or risk assessor under the provisions of this chapter is a contractor for the purposes of this chapter and is exempt from paying the lead paint abatement services contractor application fee.