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1 H.184
2 Introduced by Representatives Bluemle of Burlington, Ode of Burlington, and
3 Stebbins of Burlington
4 Referred to Committee on
5 Date:
6 Subject: Human services; public health; lead poisoning prevention; renovation,
7 repair, painting, and maintenance (RRPM); landlord exemption
8 Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to certify rather
9 than license the owner of rental housing performing RRPM on the owner’s
10 rental property.
11 An act relating to exempting an owner of rental housing from renovation,
12 repair, painting, and maintenance (RRPM) licensing requirements
13 It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
14 Sec. 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT
15 It is the intent of the General Assembly that the owner of rental housing
16 may perform RRPM as defined in 18 V.S.A. § 1751 on the owner’s rental
17 property under a certificate instead of a license.
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1 Sec. 2. 18 V.S.A. § 1752 is amended to read:
2 § 1752. ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS; INDIVIDUALS,
3 ENTITIES, OR FIRMS INVOLVED IN LEAD-BASED PAINT OR
4 RRPM ACTIVITIES
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6 (d) The Commissioner shall certify individuals engaged in RRPM activities
7 for no compensation and who have successfully completed an accredited
8 training program and met all other requirements as the Commissioner may
9 impose by rule. As used in this subsection, “individuals engaged in RRPM
10 activities for no compensation” includes the owner of rental housing who
11 performs RRPM at the owner’s rental property.
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13 Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
14 This act shall take effect on July 1, 2023.
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Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 18-1752