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Cal. Civ. Code § 460.210

M.G.L. c. 111, § 196(a) Offenses

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 460.210
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 196(a), any person who violates the provisions of 105 CMR
           460.200(A) or (B) shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for
           each violation. Each article, fixture or surface to which a lead-based substance is applied shall
           constitute a separate violation. Any person who willfully violates the provisions of 105 CMR
           460.200(A) or (B) shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than three months for each
           violation.
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Plain English

Under 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.210, violations of the lead-paint application prohibitions set out in 105 CMR 460.200(A) or (B) carry civil fines ranging from $100 to $500 per violation, with each article, fixture, or surface treated with a lead-based substance counted as its own separate violation. Willful violations of those same prohibitions can result in criminal punishment of up to three months of imprisonment per violation. The provision draws on the authority of M.G.L. c. 111, § 196(a) to establish these consequences.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers subject to Massachusetts lead-paint regulations should be aware that 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.210 treats every individual article, fixture, or surface improperly coated with a lead-based substance as a distinct violation, each carrying its own potential fine of $100–$500. Compliant operators generally ensure that no lead-based substances are applied in ways prohibited by 105 CMR 460.200(A) or (B), and they maintain documentation of any lead-related work performed on their properties. Willful disregard of these prohibitions exposes a property owner to criminal liability, including possible imprisonment.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tenants who believe a landlord has applied lead-based substances in violation of 105 CMR 460.200(A) or (B) should know that 105 Mass. Code Regs. 460.210 establishes meaningful penalties for such conduct, including fines per affected surface and potential criminal consequences for willful violations. Tenants may report suspected lead-paint violations to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or their local board of health, which have authority over lead-paint enforcement in the state. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help tenants understand what documentation to gather and what enforcement paths may be available to them.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Related Rules

§ 191
Reports of lead poisoning; notifications to agencies; records
§ 197
Duty of residential premises owners; interim control measures; abatement or containment of paint, plaster or other accessible structural material containing lead
§ 197C
Child exhibiting dangerous blood lead level after issuance of letters of compliance or interim control; liability

Source Information

Source:https://www.mass.gov/doc/105-cmr-460-lead-poisoning-prevention-and-control/download
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