§ 23-24.6-19.1. Sale of abrasive materials for removal of paint.
Every hardware store and retail store which sells abrasive materials which may be used to remove paint shall post a conspicuous sign, provided by the department of health, of sufficient size with large enough lettering to be easily seen and read, in each area of the store where abrasive materials are displayed for sale which contains the following:
Use of abrasive material (sandpaper, steel wool, drill disks and pads, etc.) in your home to remove paint may increase the risk of childhood lead poisoning. For more information please contact the Rhode Island department of health.
History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 187, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 188, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-24.6 - Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
Section 23-24.6-1. - Short title.
Section 23-24.6-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-24.6-3. - Declaration of purposes.
Section 23-24.6-4. - Definitions.
Section 23-24.6-5. - Environmental lead program.
Section 23-24.6-6. - Interagency coordinating council on environmental lead.
Section 23-24.6-7. - Screening by health care providers.
Section 23-24.6-8. - Screening prior to child care or school enrollment.
Section 23-24.6-9. - Reimbursement by third party payers.
Section 23-24.6-10. - Lead screening restricted receipt account.
Section 23-24.6-11. - Reporting of cases of lead poisoning.
Section 23-24.6-12. - Comprehensive environmental lead inspections.
Section 23-24.6-13. - State inspectors.
Section 23-24.6-14. - Inspection of child care facilities.
Section 23-24.6-15. - Inspections of rental property.
Section 23-24.6-16. - Notice prior to residential property transfer.
Section 23-24.6-17. - Lead hazard reduction.
Section 23-24.6-18. - Revisions to Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code.
Section 23-24.6-19. - Fugitive dust.
Section 23-24.6-19.1. - Sale of abrasive materials for removal of paint.
Section 23-24.6-21. - Laboratory testing and reporting requirement certification.
Section 23-24.6-22. - Licensure and certification — Receipts.
Section 23-24.6-23. - Compliance and enforcement.
Section 23-24.6-24. - Exemptions.
Section 23-24.6-25. - Interpretation and severability.