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This bill transfers the oversight and licensure of radon measurement, mitigation, and mitigation compliance inspection services from the Board of Health to the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors (which is being renamed to include "Radon"). The bill adds new definitions for radon-related professions, including radon measurement professionals, radon mitigation specialists, and radon mitigation compliance inspectors. It establishes licensing requirements for these professionals, mandating certification by a national certification body and requiring general liability insurance. The bill expands the Board's membership to include representatives from radon-related professions and grants the Board the authority to regulate radon services, including creating licensing procedures, setting professional conduct standards, and establishing disciplinary actions for violations. Professionals must comply with radon standards developed by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists or standards referenced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The bill also removes previous provisions related to radon services from the Department of Health and introduces potential criminal penalties for willful violations, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the number of offenses.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB58