§ 8-305
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§8–305.
(1)In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)“Listed facility” means a radon testing facility that is listed in the report of the latest round of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s National Radon Measurement Proficiency Program.
(i)“Radon testing device” means a device that:
1. Collects radon or radon progeny; and
2. Requires analysis by an independent measuring facility or radon tester.
(ii)“Radon testing device” does not include a self-analyzing device that collects radon or radon progeny.
(b)A person who engages in the business of testing for the presence of indoor radon shall:
(1)After completion of round 6 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s National Radon Measurement Proficiency Program, have all tests analyzed by a listed facility;
(2)Indicate the name of the facility conducting the analysis on the radon testing device; and
(3)Disclose in writing to the ultimate consumer the results of the radon test and the name and address of the facility that analyzed the test.
(c)The Department:
(1)May adopt regulations to require radon testing facilities to send test results to the Department; and
(2)May not disclose, in response to a request from the public for the name of a radon testing facility, the name of a radon tester that is not a listed facility.