Warning statement.
Columbus City Codes § 4527.04
in effect4527.04 - Warning statement.
(a) Within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter, all lead-based coatings existing in dealer or manufacturer inventories, or any coating to be manufactured for sale to the general public within the city within thirty (30) days after this chapter becomes effective shall be required to be marked with the following stick-on-label:
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WARNING
CONTAINS LEAD
DRY FILM OF THIS PAINT
MAY BE HARMFUL IF EATEN
OR CHEWED
Do not apply on toys and other children's articles, furniture, or interior surface of any dwelling which may be occupied or used by children.
Do not apply on those exterior surfaces of dwelling units, such as window sills, porches, stairs, or railings, to which children may be commonly exposed.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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(b) All lead-based coatings for sale to the general public manufactured more than thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter must bear identical labeling to that found in part (a) of this section. However, the following part of the warning statement must appear on the principal display panel:
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WARNING
CONTAINS LEAD
DRY FILM OF THIS PAINT
MAY BE HARMFUL IF EATEN
OR CHEWED
See other cautions of
(Side or Back) Panel.
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The remainder of the warning label may appear on the side or back panel of the lead-based coating container.
(c) All lead-based coatings manufactured more than 30 days after the effective date of this chapter for sale other than to the general public must be labeled in the following manner.
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WARNING
CONTAINS LEAD COMPOUND
Do not apply to toys, furniture or other surfaces which might be chewed by children.
Wash hands thoroughly after using and before eating or smoking.
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(Ord. 356-75; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT45HOCO_CH4527LEBACOLEBESU_4527.04WASTFetched: 10/27/2026