FOR LANDLORDS & RENTAL AGENCIES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN MAINE:

State of Maine Public Law, Chapter 278 LD 943, item 1, 124th Maine State Legislature An Act To Reduce Lung Cancer Rates In Maine was signed by Governor Baldacci on 8 June 2009.

In brief this new law (effective September 12, 2009) requires that by the year 2012 all rented or leased residential structures be tested for radon in air. The testing must be done by a State of Maine registered radon testing company from this list. Test results of 4 pCi/L or higher must be mitigated by a State of Maine registered mitigation contractor from this) list.

Details can be found here. Questions should be directed to: Bob Stilwell, Radon Section Leader, Maine Radon Control Program 1-800-232-0842