24:14A-5.  Lead paint upon interior of building or exterior surface accessible to children;  public nuisance The presence of lead paint upon the interior of any dwelling or upon any exterior surface that is readily accessible to children causing a hazard to the  occupants or anyone coming in contact with such surfaces is hereby declared to  be a public nuisance.

L.1971, c. 366, s. 5.  Amended by L.1976, c. 116, s. 4, eff. Nov. 16, 1976.