1. (1) That exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogenic agent, creates a significant hazard to the health of the people of this State;
2. (2) That projects to remove asbestos expose increasing numbers of asbestos removers to this hazard;
3. (3) That it is in the public interest to protect asbestos removers from this hazard by requiring adherence to strict safety standards on asbestos removal projects; and
4. (4) That stricter penalties and independent testing are needed to safeguard the health of asbestos removers in the State.

The General Assembly finds:

Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2. Amended by Acts Acts 2012, c. 278, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2012, c. 279, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.

Formerly Art. 43, § 810A.