Environmental
Rhode Island's DEM regulates which environmental hazard commonly found in older Providence neighborhoods that requires disclosure under the Lead Hazard Mitigation Act?
AAsbestos
BLead-based paint✓ Correct
CRadon gas
DUnderground storage tanks
Explanation
Lead-based paint is regulated under Rhode Island's Lead Hazard Mitigation Act (RIGL Chapter 23-24.6), administered by the DEM and RIDOH, with specific disclosure requirements for properties built before 1978.
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