### Question
How is the "lead-based paint" defined?


### Answer
The term **lead-based paint** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 4851b* as follows -

> paint or other surface coatings that contain lead in excess of limits established under section 4822(c) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 63A-RESIDENTIAL LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION**

