SECTION 44-53-1430. Notice of identification of lead-based hazard; order that it be remediated; appeals.

(A) If a child resides in a dwelling or dwelling unit or is routinely present at a childcare facility in which a lead-based hazard has been identified, the department shall: (1) post in or upon the dwelling, dwelling unit, or childcare facility, in a conspicuous place, notice of the existence of the hazard. The notice must not be removed until the department determines that the identified lead-based hazard has been remediated. (2) give written notice of the existence of the lead-based hazard to the householder occupying the dwelling, dwelling unit, or childcare facility. (3) give written notice of the existence of the lead-based hazard to the property owner and order that the hazard be remediated within a reasonable period of time. (B) The property owner of a building subject to this article has the right to appeal the order of the department as a contested case.