### Question
How does the law define deleading?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 2682*, **deleading** is defined as:

> activities conducted by a person who offers to eliminate lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards or to plan such activities

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2682*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER IV-LEAD EXPOSURE REDUCTION**

