CT SB00828

Establishes a paint stewardship program requiring paint manufacturers (producers) to join a nonprofit representative organization and fund collection, transportation, and processing of unwanted architectural paint through a stewardship assessment added to purchase prices.

Requires the representative organization to submit a program plan to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection by March 1, 2013, detailing statewide collection infrastructure, reuse and recycling initiatives, and a uniform assessment amount.

Mandates that on and after program implementation, no producer, distributor, or retailer may sell architectural paint in the state unless the producer is a member of the representative organization.

Establishes an independent auditor role to review the paint stewardship assessment every two years to ensure costs do not exceed program expenses, with the auditor selected and overseen by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Requires the representative organization to submit annual reports detailing collection volumes, disposition methods, program costs, and funding effectiveness, with the Commissioner reporting biennially to the legislature on program results and recommended improvements.