The department, within the limits of funds appropriated for this purpose, has the responsibility for the development, implementation and coordination of a program to control lead poisoning and abate identified lead hazards by:
a. Identifying areas where there is a high risk of the presence of lead paint in a dwelling;
b. Establishing testing procedures for the detection of the presence of lead in persons and dwellings; and
c. Stimulating professional and public education concerning the need to test, detect and control lead poisoning and to abate identified lead hazards.