Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§4846 State Laws Superseded, and Null and Void
Title 42 › CHAPTER 63 — LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION › SUBCHAPTER V — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 4846
Summary
Federal law overrides any state, city, or county rule about lead in paint or similar surface coatings when that rule is different from the federal rules. Any state or local law that conflicts with the federal rules has no effect.
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Title 42, §4846
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It is hereby expressly declared that it is the intent of the Congress to supersede any and all laws of the States and units of local government insofar as they may now or hereafter provide for a requirement, prohibition, or standard relating to the lead content in paints or other similar surface-coating materials which differs from the provisions of this chapter or regulations issued pursuant to this chapter. Any law, regulation, or ordinance purporting to establish such different requirement, prohibition, or standard shall be null and void.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 504 of Pub. L. 91–695 was classified to section 4844 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–626.
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42 U.S.C. § 4846
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102