N.Y. GBS Law § 389-T
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Labeling of solder
Official statutory text
§ 389-t. Labeling of solder. 1. No person, firm, or corporation shall\nsell or offer for sale any solder unless there is printed on the package\nin which such solder is sold or offered for sale a conspicuous notice\nstating the percentage of lead contained in such solder. Any solder\ncontaining more than two-tenths of one percent lead shall contain a\nwarning label, prominently displayed, which states, "Contains lead which\nmay be harmful to your health. Not to be used for joints on potable\nwater service piping."\n 2. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a civil\npenalty not to exceed five hundred dollars.\n
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