Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
DIVISION I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. |
TITLE 4. DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE |
SUBTITLE 7. LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM AND LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION LOAN PROGRAM |
§ 4-701. Definitions
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(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
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This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 2-1402(a).
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No changes are made.
(b) Child care center. -- "Child care center" has the meaning stated in § 5-570(c) of the Family Law Article.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 2-1402(b).
(c) Family of limited income. -- "Family of limited income" means a family that meets the qualifications under § 4-707 of this subtitle.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the first clause of former Art. 83B, § 2-1402(e). See § 4-707 of this subtitle.
(d) Fund. -- "Fund" means the Special Loan Programs Fund under Subtitle 5 of this title.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 2-1402(f).
(e) Grant Program. -- "Grant Program" means the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 2-1402(g).
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The former phrase "created under § 2-1406(a) of this subtitle" is deleted as surplusage.
(f) Lead hazard reduction activity. --
(1) "Lead hazard reduction activity" means measures to reduce or eliminate lead-based paint hazards in accordance with State or federal standards.
(2) "Lead hazard reduction activity" includes:
(i) removing lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust, containing or encapsulating lead-based paint, and replacing or removing surfaces or fixtures painted with lead-based paint;
(ii) meeting the risk reduction standards under § 6-815 of the Environment Article or the modified risk reduction standards under § 6-817 of the Environment Article;
(iii) temporarily reducing human exposure or probable exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, repairing, maintaining, painting, temporarily containing, and ongoing monitoring of lead-based paint hazards or potential hazards;
(iv) associated testing, preparing, cleaning, protecting workers, disposing, and post-lead hazard reduction clearance testing; and
(v) testing an innovative or unproven method of lead hazard reduction.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 2-1402(h).
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In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the reference to "State or federal standards" is substituted for the former reference to "standards established by appropriate State or federal agencies" for brevity.
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In paragraph (2)(iv) of this subsection, the phrase "associated testing" is substituted for the former phrase "testing... associated with lead hazard reduction activities" for brevity.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
In paragraph (2)(v) of this subsection, the former reference to "[p]rograms designed to test" is deleted in light of the reference to "testing".
(g) Loan Program. -- "Loan Program" means the Lead Hazard Reduction Loan Program.
** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 2-1402(i).
** REVISOR'S NOTE
The former phrase "created under § 2-1407(a) of this subtitle" is deleted as surplusage.