Case management for children with elevated blood lead levels

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    (a)    The Secretary shall assist local governments, if necessary, to provide case management of children with elevated blood lead levels greater than or equal to 10 micrograms per deciliter (�g/dl) before July 1, 2020, and greater than or equal to the reference level defined in § 6–801(q) of this title on or after July 1, 2020.

    (b)    Within 10 business days after receipt of the results of a blood test for lead poisoning indicating that a child under the age of 6 years has an elevated blood lead level greater than or equal to the reference level defined in § 6–801(q) of this title, the Department or a local health department shall notify:

        (1)    The child’s parent or legal guardian; and

        (2)    If the child does not reside at a property owned by the child’s parent or legal guardian, the owner of the property where the child resides.


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