CA AB1343

Create an architectural paint recovery program requiring manufacturers or stewardship organizations to submit a recovery plan to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery by April 1, 2012, covering collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of postconsumer paint.

Require manufacturers to implement approved plans by July 1, 2012 (or within 3 months of approval, whichever is later) and fund the program through a per-container architectural paint stewardship assessment on all paint sold in California.

Prohibit manufacturers and retailers from selling architectural paint in California unless the manufacturer is listed on the department's Internet website as compliant, effective 120 days after the compliance list is posted.

Require annual reports from manufacturers by July 1, 2013, and each year thereafter, documenting paint recovery volumes, costs, methods, and program funding performance.

Authorize the department to impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation per day, or up to $10,000 per day for intentional violations, and establish the Paint Recovery Account and Paint Recovery Penalty Subaccount in the Integrated Waste Management Fund.