Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Fee Guide

Helping your business succeed is important to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The fees you collect and pay to the state help fund state and local services and programs that are important to you and your community.

We developed this guide to provide you with easily accessible information to assist you in understanding the Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Fee Program and the obligations of employers in California.

Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Fee

The occupational lead poisoning prevention fee applies to employers in industries where there is evidence of a potential for lead poisoning. We administer the occupational lead poisoning prevention fee in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

The fee was established by Senate Bill 240 (Stats. 1991, ch. 798) adding section 105185, et seq. to the Health and Safety Code.

How the Revenue is Used

The fees we collect are used to support the Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program within the CDPH, which provides services to prevent and reduce lead poisoning in California workplaces.

About This Guide

Each section of this guide contains important information relevant to the fee.

The Getting Started section includes a summary of the general application of the fee and lists resources related to registration, applicable fee rates, return filing, and payments.

The Industry Topics section contains specific topics important to the Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Fee, including information about exemptions and refunds.

The Resources section provides links to helpful information, including special notices, publications, and applicable statutes/regulations.

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