NH HB451

Establishes a paint product stewardship program requiring paint manufacturers to create and fund a system for collecting and managing leftover paint from consumers

Requires paint producers to form or join a stewardship organization that develops a plan for convenient drop-off locations throughout the state

Mandates producers pay for the program through an assessment added to paint product prices at the point of sale

Covers architectural paint including interior and exterior paints, stains, and coatings, with collected paint to be reused, recycled, or properly disposed of

Requires annual reporting on program performance including collection volumes, recycling rates, and program costs