Essential maintenance practices

22 M.R.S. § 1327, under LEAD POISONING CONTROL ACT.

22 M.R.S. § 1327

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an owner of a building constructed prior to 1978 that is rented for residential purposes or used as a preschool facility may perform essential maintenance practices as defined under rules of the Department of Environmental Protection, chapter 424, "Lead Management Regulations." [PL 1999, c. 276, §18 (AMD).]

1. Precautions.

2. Checks.

3. Removes or stabilizes paint.

4. Repairs.

5. Provides information.