establishing the paint product stewardship program.

HB 451 establishes a statewide program requiring paint manufacturers to fund the collection and recycling of household paint waste. It mandates manufacturers to submit detailed plans covering architectural paint and aerosol coating products (excluding industrial coatings), including how they will manage waste through approved collection sites and educate consumers. Retailers can voluntarily host collection sites, but manufacturers must ensure all paint sold in New Hampshire is covered by an approved program, prohibiting sales without it. The law aims to reduce paint waste in landfills by creating a structured recycling system managed by manufacturers.