§6–402.

    The General Assembly finds:

        (1)    That exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogenic agent, creates a significant hazard to the health of the people of this State;

        (2)    That projects to remove asbestos expose increasing numbers of asbestos removers to this hazard;

        (3)    That it is in the public interest to protect asbestos removers from this hazard by requiring adherence to strict safety standards on asbestos removal projects; and

        (4)    That stricter penalties and independent testing are needed to safeguard the health of asbestos removers in the State.