§ 23-24.12-1. Purpose. (a) To establish a cost-effective, convenient, statewide system for the collection, recycling and reuse of post-consumer paint. (b) To develop a comprehensive strategy, with the cooperation of state entities, producers, and retailers, for the proper management of post-consumer paint in a safe and environmentally sound manner. (c) To provide fiscal and regulatory […]
§ 23-24.12-2. Management of unused architectural paint — Definitions. (1) “Architectural paint” means interior and exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of five (5) gallons or less. Architectural paint does not include industrial, original equipment or specialty coatings. (2) “Department” means the department of environmental management. (3) “Director” means the director of the department of […]
§ 23-24.12-3. Establishment of paint stewardship program. (a) On or before March 1, 2014, each producer shall join the representative organization and such representative organization shall submit a plan for the establishment of a paint stewardship program to the department for approval. The program shall minimize the public sector involvement in the management of post-consumer […]
§ 23-24.12-4. Regulations. The department shall promulgate regulations recognizing conditionally exempt small quantity generators of hazardous waste consistent with federal Environmental Protection Agency standards. The department is hereby authorized to promulgate additional rules and regulations as necessary to implement and carry out the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 442, § 1; […]
§ 23-24.12-5. Violations. A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to § 23-24.11-4 shall be punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). In the case of a second and any subsequent violation, the civil penalty shall not exceed five thousand […]
§ 23-24.12-6. Reporting to the general assembly. Not later than January 15, 2016, and biennially thereafter, the director shall submit a report to the general assembly that describes the results and activities of the paint stewardship program as enacted pursuant to this chapter including any recommendations to improve the functioning and efficiency of the paint […]
