New York A06500 imposes restrictions on lead-containing consumer products and provides a private right of action for violations.
New York A06500 amends the environmental conservation law by adding a new title on lead-containing products. It prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offer for sale of consumer products containing more than ninety milligrams of lead per kilogram unless they bear a conspicuous warning. Exemptions include products necessary for essential characteristics with no available alternatives, small children's product manufacturers, and lead from combustion by-products or fuels. Consumers who purchase non-compliant products can sue entities in the supply chain except retailers.
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