AB 1343: Painting the roses green

Leftover paint poses a significant environmental threat and financial burden to local governments and the state. Improperly disposed paint can contaminate groundwater and harm fish and other aquatic life. AB 1343 (Huffman) requires manufacturers to take responsibility for establishing and financing a safe and reliable system for the recovery and proper management of leftover paint in this state. As with other Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, there is an underlying assumption that an industry-run program using a market based approach will be more efficient and cost-effective than overlapping state and local programs.