2020 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-128.1 Lead Hazard Mitigation
Section 42-128.1-3 Legislative purposes.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 42-128.1-3 (2020)

§ 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.)

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