§ 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.