§ 4–702
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. § 4-702 (2026)
Title 4. Division of Development Finance
Subtitle 7. Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program and Lead Hazard Reduction Loan Program
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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.