KRS 217.801: Restrictions on sale and use of paint containing lead -- Labeling.

(1) Paint manufactured after July 1, 1972, containing more than one-half of one percent

(.5%) lead by weight of the nonvolatile content shall not be sold, or used on any

toys, children's furniture, interior surface of any dwelling, or any other surface easily

accessible to children under the age of seven (7) years. Such paints shall not be

manufactured, sold, or used for any other purpose which would ultimately result in

exposure to children under the age of seven (7) years unless proper application and

documentation is made to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the

cabinet determines that no health hazard or danger to children exists from the

intended use.

(2) All paints manufactured in this state after July 1, 1972, which will be used in this

state will be clearly labeled as to use and hazard when containing more than one -

half of one percent (.5%) lead by weight of the total nonvolatile content.

(3) The above provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall apply to all

paints containing more than six one -hundredths of one percent (.06%) lead by

weight of the total nonvolatile content after January 1, 1974.