§ 42-128.1-3. Legislative purposes.
In order to promote the prevention of childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island, it is the purpose of this chapter:
(1) To increase the supply of rental housing in Rhode Island in which lead hazards are, at a minimum, mitigated;
(2) To improve public awareness of lead issues and to educate both property owners and tenants about practices that can reduce the incidence of lead poisoning;
(3) To resolve disjointed insurance practices arising from lead liabilities exclusions.
History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 187, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 188, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-128.1 - Lead Hazard Mitigation
Section 42-128.1-1. - Short title.
Section 42-128.1-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 42-128.1-3. - Legislative purposes.
Section 42-128.1-4. - Definitions.
Section 42-128.1-6. - Education.
Section 42-128.1-7. - Lead hazard mitigation.
Section 42-128.1-8. - Duties of property owners of pre-1978 rental dwellings.
Section 42-128.1-9. - Insurance coverage.
Section 42-128.1-10. - Right to housing where lead hazards are corrected.
Section 42-128.1-11. - Enforcement.
Section 42-128.1-12. - Independent evaluation.
Section 42-128.1-13. - Rhode Island lead hazard technical assistance service.