Sections 67-2 and 67-5 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations will cause inspections to miss lead hazards despite the intentions of the law, according to Earthjustice. When an inspection finds lead paint, the regulations allow landlords to simply paint over it, rather than remove it. DOH also uses an “antiquated” scientific standard for defining lead paint which is significantly higher than New York City’s, meaning that New York State would not identify as dangerous some paints that New York City bans. The PLIL also created a Lead Rental Registry. This legal challenge highlights the escalating tension between public health mandates and state administrative enforcement testing the boundaries of constitutional environmental rights.