Ohio · statute · Ohio Rev. Code ch. 3723 · 20 active provisions
As used in this chapter:(A) "Radon" means both the radioactive, gaseous element produced by the disintegration of radium, and the short-lived radionuclides that are decay products of radon.(B) "Building" means a publicly or privately owned structure consisting of any combination of foundations, walls, columns, girders,…
(A) Except as otherwise provided in this section:(1) No individual shall perform radon testing, or hold himself out as performing radon testing, without a valid radon tester or mitigation specialist license.(2) No individual shall provide professional or expert advice on radon testing, radon exposure, or health risks r…
Pursuant to division (B) of section 3723.02 of the Revised Code, an individual, business entity, or government entity that holds a valid license issued by another state authorizing practice as a radon tester, mitigation specialist, or mitigation contractor under the laws of that state may practice in this state without…
(A) Pursuant to division (B) of section 3723.02 of the Revised Code, an individual, business entity, or government entity conducting research regarding radon testing or mitigation may perform radon testing or mitigation without a license, if the owner or occupant of the building or real property where the research is t…
(A) No licensed radon tester shall use the services of a radon laboratory that has not been approved under section 3723.07 of the Revised Code.(B) No licensed radon mitigation contractor shall do any of the following:(1) Perform radon mitigation without the direct on-site supervision of a licensed radon mitigation spec…
(A) The director of health shall license radon testers, mitigation specialists, and mitigation contractors. Each applicant for a license shall submit a completed application to the director on a form the director shall prescribe and furnish. (B) Except as provided in division (F) of this section and in accordance with…
The director of health shall approve all of the following: (A) Licensure training courses for radon testers and mitigation specialists;(B) Training courses for employees of mitigation contractors;(C) Radon laboratories.Each applicant for approval shall submit a completed application to the director on a form the direct…
(A) The director of health shall do all of the following:(1) Administer the radon licensing program established by this chapter and enforce the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted under it;(2) Examine records of radon testers, mitigation specialists, mitigation contractors, and operators of radon laborat…
The director of health shall not require a licensed radon mitigation specialist to be physically present for supervision purposes when radon mitigation is performed. However, the director may require such a specialist to be physically present immediately before and after radon mitigation is performed.
(A) To protect the health of individuals inhabiting, occupying, or frequenting buildings, the director of health shall adopt rules to implement the requirements of this chapter. All rules adopted under this section shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. (B) The director shall adopt rules…
Any individual, business entity, or government entity may file a complaint with the director of health concerning any radon tester, mitigation specialist, mitigation contractor, or operator of a radon laboratory or a training course approved under section 3723.07 of the Revised Code. The complainant's name shall be con…
The director of health shall maintain a list of all licensed radon testers, mitigation specialists, and mitigation contractors. On request, the director shall provide a copy of all or part of the list to any individual, business entity, or government entity. The director shall not impose a charge for providing the copy…
(A) The director of health, any employee of the department of health, or any individual, business entity, or government entity with which the director enters into an agreement under division (B)(4) of section 3723.08 of the Revised Code, shall not release information collected pursuant to this chapter concerning a spec…
If the director of health requests to examine such records, no licensed radon tester, mitigation specialist, mitigation contractor, or operator of a radon laboratory or a training course approved under section 3723.07 of the Revised Code shall fail to make available to the director any records pertinent to the activiti…
There is hereby created in the state treasury the radon program fund. All fees collected pursuant to this chapter; civil penalties assessed under section 3723.16 of the Revised Code; fines imposed under section 3723.99 of the Revised Code; and any grant, contribution, or other moneys received by the director of health…
(A) At the request of the director of health, the attorney general may bring a civil action for appropriate relief, including a temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, and civil penalties, in the court of common pleas of the county in which a violation has occurred, is occurring, or is threate…
At the request of the director of health, an individual or business entity that is violating or has violated any requirement of this chapter or the rules adopted under it may be prosecuted by the attorney general or by the prosecuting attorney, city director of law, village solicitor, or similar prosecuting authority o…
(A) If radon testing or mitigation is performed or any related advice is provided in accordance with any procedures established under federal law or the Revised Code, the liability of a licensed radon tester, mitigation specialist, or mitigation contractor for injury, death, or loss to person or property allegedly caus…
On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the director of health shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
Whoever violates division (A) of section 3723.02, division (C) or (D) of section 3723.04, section 3723.05, or section 3723.13 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each day of violation is a separate offense.