# 22 M.R.S. § 1316: 22 §1316. Restrictions on use of lead-based substances

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1316

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 M.R.S. § 1316
- **Heading:** 22 §1316. Restrictions on use of lead-based substances
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 22 / Subtitle 2 / Chapter 252 / Section 1316

## Text

A person may not use or apply lead-based substances: [PL 1991, c. 810, §19 (AMD).]

1. Interiors. In or upon any exposed surface of a dwelling, residential child-care facility or preschool facility; [PL 1995, c. 453, §8 (AMD).]

2. Fixtures. In or upon any fixtures or other objects used, installed or located in or upon any exposed surface of a dwelling, residential child-care facility or preschool facility or intended to be so used, installed or located; and [PL 1995, c. 453, §8 (AMD).]

3. Toys and furniture. In and upon toys or household furniture. [PL 1973, c. 367 (NEW).]

## Nearby sections

- [22 M.R.S. § 1314 22 §1314. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1314.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1314-A 22 §1314-A. Goal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1314-A.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1315 22 §1315. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1315.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1315-A 22 §1315-A. Authority of the department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1315-A.md)
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- [22 M.R.S. § 1317-B 22 §1317-B. Educational and publicity program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1317-B.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1317-C 22 §1317-C. Screening by health care providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1317-C.md)
- [22 M.R.S. § 1317-D 22 §1317-D. Lead poisoning risk assessment and blood lead level testing program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1317-D.md)
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- [22 M.R.S. § 1319-D 22 §1319-D. Laboratory testing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1319-D.md)
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- [22 M.R.S. § 1320-A 22 §1320-A. Inspection of dwellings by department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T22_S2_C252_S1320-A.md)
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