In my  experience. education & stringent credentialing requirements for environmental professionals provides the most protection for the public.

I understand the intent of the legislation of course. it's very difficult  to assemble a piece of legislation to address conflict of interest and fraud. And the public should not be hesitant to employ companies to remediate mold for fear of being defrauded.

However, In states where similar regulations are in effect  I've  witnessed  prolonged more expensive remediation  projects , even when communication between the property owner, the inspectors, and the remediator is good. Add an insurance company, and some lapses in communication (not uncommon) and a four  day remediation project became a six week marathon.

When the occupants cannot afford to move out, they  have longer mold exposures while waiting for the information to be sorted out and distributed to all involved parties and work to scheduled.

I'm just not convinced that this legislation is in the public's best interest.

Mary Clancy EDDi