Sec. 7. 22 MRSA §1317-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 810, §21, is amended to read:

2. Inspections. Comprehensive environmental lead inspections and technical assistance and advice regarding the appropriate reduction of environmental lead hazards to families with children who have lead poisoning elevated levels of lead in their blood. By July 1, 1993, the department shall adopt rules defining lead poisoning and establishing priorities for inspections and technical assistance based on the degree of lead poisoning; and

Sec. 8. 22 MRSA §1319, as amended by PL 1991, c. 810, §25, is repealed.

Sec. 9. 22 MRSA §1319-B, as repealed and replaced by PL 1995, c. 453, §9, is repealed.

Sec. 10. 22 MRSA §1319-C is enacted to read:

§1319-C.__Screening for potential lead hazards

1.__Annual screening required.__The department shall require a day care center as defined in chapter 1673 and a nursery school as defined in chapter 1675 to have an annual screening for potential lead hazards.

2.__Exemptions.__A facility may be exempt if:

A.__The facility was constructed in 1978 or later;

B.__The facility has been certified as lead-safe within the previous 12 months;

C. The facility has been certified as lead-free; or

D.__The facility does not serve any children under 6 years of age.

3.__Approval dependent on compliance.__As of July 1, 1998, a day care center or nursery school may not be licensed, registered, certified or otherwise approved or receive any state funds unless it is in compliance with this section.

Sec. 11. 22 MRSA §1320, as amended by PL 1991, c. 810, §27, is further amended to read: