| Arkansas |
2012 |
Recommended no new legislation or enforceable regulations but developed a mold fact sheet and guidance document for abatement contractors.44
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| New Hampshire |
2012 |
Recommended adoption of legislation that outlines the standards, guidelines, and certification requirements for mold professionals; adoption of moisture control provisions to building codes; and development of educational materials to inform citizens about indoor mold, health effects, rights, and resources.39
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| New York |
2010 |
Made numerous recommendations including building code revisions to improve moisture control; training of code enforcement officials to recognize underlying causes of mold growth; provision of guidance about recommended work practices for assessment and remediation; development and dissemination of educational materials; and additional research on mold and health effects, mold-resistant building materials, and effectiveness of different remediation approaches.8
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| Maine |
2007 |
Recommended legislation addressing several topics: moisture control provisions to building codes; a mold dispute resolution program; 2 funded staff positions to investigate complaints and educate the public about mold; disclosure of potential conflict of interest for professionals providing both mold assessment and remediation services; publication of guidelines and standards for mold assessment, remediation, and certification of mold professionals and for worker protection.17
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| Pennsylvania |
2006 |
Recommended development of various public education materials including a mold Web site and printed brochures; adoption of NYC guidelines as minimum standards for remediation; liability insurance coverage for mold remediation contractors.45
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| California |
2005 |
Determined that no sound, science-based permissible exposure limits for indoor molds could be established at the time but recommended that indoor dampness, water intrusion, or fungal growth should always be eliminated in a safe and efficient manner to protect public health.41
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