Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Paint manufactured after July 1, 1972, containing more than one-half of one percent (.5%) lead by weight of the nonvolatile content shall not be sold, or used on any toys, children's furniture, interior surface of any dwelling, or any other surface easily accessible to children under the age of seven (7) years. Such paints shall not be manufactured, sold, or used for any other purpose which would ultimately result in exposure to children under the age of seven (7) years unless proper application and documentation is made to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the cabinet determines that no health hazard or danger to children exists from the intended use.
(2) All paints manufactured in this state after July 1, 1972, which will be used in this state will be clearly labeled as to use and hazard when containing more than one-half of one percent (.5%) lead by weight of the total nonvolatile content.
(3) The above provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall apply to all paints containing more than six one-hundredths of one percent (.06%) lead by weight of the total nonvolatile content after January 1, 1974.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 217.801.Restrictions on sale and use of paint containing lead; labeling - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xviii-public-health/ky-rev-st-sect-217-801/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)