New York State Public Health Laws and Regulations for Lead Poisoning

New York State has a number of laws and regulations relating to lead poisoning prevention and treatment. Find out how these laws might affect you.

• Control of Lead Poisoning - NYS Public Health Law, Title 10 of Article 13 (Amended April 2009)
• NYS Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control - NYCRR Title X, Part 67 (Amended June 2009)
• Public Health Law Section 2168 - Statewide Immunization Registry

Health Care Providers and Local Health Departments

• Deputy Commissioner's Letter to Health Care Providers Advising of Changes to New York State Public Health Law and Regulations for Blood Lead Testing, Reporting and Follow-up (June 2009) (PDF, 104KB, 1pg.)
  • Summary of Changes to New York State Public Health Law and Regulations: Blood Lead Testing, Reporting and Follow-up (PDF, 122KB, 3pg.)

Laboratories and Blood Lead Testing Sites

• Summary of Changes to New York State Public Health Law and Regulations: Blood Lead Testing and Reporting Requirements for Laboratories

Child Care Providers

• What Child Care Providers Need to Know About Lead
• Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Regulations

Federal Laws and Regulations

• EPA Rules and Regulations
• HUD Lead Regulations Web Page
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (Consumer Product Safety Commission)