MO HB2162

Establishes a post-consumer paint collection program requiring architectural paint producers to develop and fund a statewide recycling system for unused paint sold in containers of 5 gallons or less

Requires at least 90% of Missouri residents to have a collection site within 15 miles, with one site per 50,000 residents, or periodic collection events for underserved areas

Imposes a per-container "paint assessment fee" on architectural paint sales to fund program operations, verified by an independent financial auditor and included in retail prices

Mandates program implementation by January 1, 2028, or six months after plan approval, with producers required to submit plans to the Department of Natural Resources within 12 months of the bill's effective date

Prohibits sale of architectural paint in Missouri unless the producer participates in the program, and requires annual reports detailing collection volumes, costs, and disposal methods