§ 4-702
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§4–702.
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)lead paint is present in a large percentage of residential properties in the State, particularly residential rental properties constructed before 1950;
(2)lead paint on the friction surfaces of windows is a leading cause of lead poisoning;
(3)lead poisoning harms the health and well-being of children and pregnant women and causes substantial long-term public costs for medical expenses and additional education; and
(4)reduction or elimination of lead in the environment will reduce:
(i)the risk of lead poisoning of children and pregnant women;
(ii)the incidence of learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children who live in older housing; and
(iii)the cost of publicly financed medical care.