HB 1376 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Creates an architectural paint recovery program that will be enforced by the department of ecology.

Requires all producers of architectural paint selling in or into the state to participate in an approved state paint stewardship plan.

Prohibits a producer or paint retailer from selling or offering for sale architectural paint in the state unless the producer or brand of architectural paint is participating in an approved stewardship plan.

Exempts from disclosure under the public records act, records filed with the department of ecology under this act that a court has determined are confidential valuable commercial information.

Creates the paint product stewardship account.