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.