Bill > HB1198

This bill establishes a comprehensive paint product stewardship program in New Hampshire that requires paint manufacturers to create and implement a plan for collecting, managing, and responsibly disposing of postconsumer paint. The program mandates that manufacturers submit a detailed plan to the Department of Environmental Services within 12 months of the bill's effective date, outlining how they will collect paint from households and small businesses, educate consumers, and manage paint products using environmentally sound practices. Manufacturers must include a per-container assessment fee in the purchase price of paint, and collection sites cannot charge additional fees for paint disposal. The bill defines various types of paint products, including architectural and aerosol coating products, and establishes that retailers can only sell paint from manufacturers participating in an approved stewardship program. Manufacturers or their representative organizations must submit annual reports detailing the program's implementation and are responsible for covering the department's administrative costs. The program aims to reduce waste, promote recycling, and make paint disposal more convenient and environmentally friendly for consumers, with collection sites being voluntary but following specific guidelines. The bill provides legal protections for manufacturers and collection sites and ensures that postconsumer paint will be managed as universal waste in accordance with state regulations.

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