Sec. 305.
(1) The department, in its own discretion, upon a recommendation by the board, or upon the written complaint of an aggrieved party or of a state agency or political subdivision, may investigate the acts of an asbestos abatement contractor under this act. After an investigation, the department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this act if an asbestos abatement contractor is found to be not in compliance with this act or the rules promulgated under this act. In addition, the department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license for any of the following:
(a) A willful or negligent act that causes any person to be exposed to asbestos in violation of this act, a rule promulgated under this act, or other state or federal law pertaining to the public health and safety aspects of asbestos demolition, renovation, and encapsulation.
(b) Falsification of records.
(c) Continued failure to obtain or renew a license.
(d) Deliberate misrepresentation of an act in applying for a license.
(e) Permitting any person who has not received the proper training and certification under state or federal law to come in contact with asbestos or be responsible for an asbestos abatement project.
(2) If the license of a business entity is denied, suspended, or revoked under this act, the denial, suspension, or revocation applies to each partner, trustee, director, officer, or person exercising control of the business entity.
History: 1986, Act 135, Eff. July 2, 1986 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 55, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1993
Last modified: October 10, 2016