Laws-Rules-Policies for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

NH Statutes

State statutes are created by the New Hampshire Legislature and are published in the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated and serve as legal authority for DHHS.

The following NH State Statutes for the Department of Health & Human Services can be found at the General Court website.

Title X, Public Health, RSA 130-A, Lead Paint Poisoning Prevention & Control
Title LV, Proceedings in Special Cases, RSA 540, Actions Against Tenants
Title LV, Proceedings in Special Cases, RSA 540-A, Prohibited Practices & Security Deposits

NH Code of Administrative Rules

NH Code of Administrative Rules is promulgated by state agencies under the Administrative Procedure Act (RSA 541-A). State Administrative Rules are used to specify the implementation of a statute and have the full force and effect of law.

Lead Poisoning Prevention & Control Rules, Chapter He-P 1600

Federal Statutes & Regulations:

Federal statutes are created by the United States Congress and are published in the United States Code and serve as legal authority for DHHS. Federal regulations are administrative rules promulgated by federal agencies and are used to specify the implementation of a statute. Federal regulations have the full force and effect of law.

US Code: Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 63, Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention, USC 4821 et seq.

US Code: Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 63A, Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction, USC 4851 et seq.

US Code: Title 15, Commerce and Trade, Chapter 53, Toxic Substances Control, Subchapter IV, Lead Exposure Reduction, USC 2681 et seq.