# Environment (GEN)

## Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances

### Subtitle 8. Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing

#### Section 6-848.1

(a) In this section, "retailer" means any person who sells paint or paint supplies to a consumer.

(b) A retailer shall display a poster developed and provided by the Department under subsection (c) of this section:

  (1) Within an area in which paint or paint supplies are sold or displayed; or

  (2) At each register or check-out aisle.

(c) The Department shall develop and provide a poster to retailers that includes the following information:

  (1) The dangers and hazards of lead poisoning; and

  (2) A phone number that consumers can call for assistance in lead risk reduction and safe renovation practices.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)