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Subpart B—General Lead-Based Paint Requirements and Definitions for All Programs.

§ 35.135 Use of paint containing lead.

24 C.F.R. Part 35 — Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention In Certain Residential Structures · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · United States

(a) New use prohibition. The use of paint containing more than 0.06 percent dry weight of lead on any interior or exterior surface in federally owned housing or housing receiving Federal assistance is prohibited. As appropriate, each Federal agency shall include the prohibition in contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, insurance agreements, guaranty agreements, trust agreements, or other similar documents.

(b) Pre-1978 prohibition. In the case of a jurisdiction which banned the sale or residential use of lead-containing paint before 1978, HUD may designate an earlier date for certain provisions of subparts D and F through M of this part.

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