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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed) § 2002. Legislative findings and intent

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1) Radon levels in public and private buildings can present a significant health risk to the occupants.

(2) Property owners in affected areas should have their residences and other buildings tested for radon levels.

(3) Property owners do contract for measures to test and to reduce levels in specific buildings.

(4) Private consultants and firms do perform radon testing or remedial work or radon testing and remedial work.

(5) There is a need to assure property owners that the consultants and firms are qualified to perform the services.

(b) Intent.--It is the intention of the General Assembly and the purpose of this act to protect property owners from unqualified or unscrupulous consultants and firms by requiring the Department of Environmental Resources to establish and carry out a program of certification of persons who perform radon progeny testing or carry out remedial radon measures.

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