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326.73 ASBESTOS CERTIFICATIONS.
    Subdivision 1. Asbestos-related work certification. Before an individual performs
asbestos-related work, the individual shall first obtain a certificate from the commissioner
certifying that the individual is qualified to perform the work. No certificate shall be issued
unless the individual has shown evidence of training or experience in the general commercial
construction trades, has taken a course of training in asbestos control and removal, passed an
examination in those subjects, and demonstrated to the commissioner the ability to perform
asbestos-related work safely in accordance with the current state-of-the-art technology. The
commissioner shall specify the course of training necessary. The certificate issued by the
commissioner shall be in writing, be dated when issued, contain an expiration date, be signed
by the commissioner, and contain the name and address of the individual to whom it is issued.
The certificate shall be carried by the individual and be readily available for inspection by the
commissioner, other public officials charged with the health, safety, and welfare of the state's
citizens, and the contracting entity.
    Subd. 2. Asbestos inspector certification. Before an individual performs an asbestos
inspection, the individual shall first obtain a certificate from the commissioner. The commissioner
shall issue an asbestos inspector certificate to an individual who has shown evidence of completion
of training on asbestos inspection specified by the commissioner in rule, passed an examination in
that subject, and has shown evidence of experience as required by rule. The certificate issued by
the commissioner shall be in writing, be dated when issued, contain an expiration date, be signed
by the commissioner, and contain the name and address of the individual to whom it is issued.
    Subd. 3. Asbestos management planner certification. Before an individual develops an
asbestos management plan, the individual shall first obtain a certificate from the commissioner.
The commissioner shall issue an asbestos management planner certificate to an individual
who has shown evidence of completion of training on asbestos management plan development
specified by the commissioner in rule, passed an examination in that subject, and has shown
evidence of experience as required by rule. The certificate issued by the commissioner shall be in
writing, be dated when issued, contain an expiration date, be signed by the commissioner, and
contain the name and address of the individual to whom it is issued.
    Subd. 4. Asbestos project designer certification. Before an individual designs an
asbestos-related work project, the individual shall first obtain a certificate from the commissioner.
The commissioner shall issue an asbestos project designer certificate to an individual who
has shown evidence of completion of training on asbestos project design specified by the
commissioner in rule, passed an examination in that subject, and has shown evidence of
experience as required by rule. The certificate issued by the commissioner shall be in writing,
be dated when issued, contain an expiration date, be signed by the commissioner, and contain
the name and address of the individual to whom it is issued.
History: 1987 c 303 s 4; 1988 c 689 art 2 s 233; 1993 c 303 s 11

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