Maryland's new paint fee, which went into effect last week, has been criticized by professional painters who argue it will raise costs for consumers and send millions of dollars to a nonprofit organization. The fee adds $1.15 to the price of a gallon of paint and an additional $2.25 for five gallons. All of the new revenue will go to PaintCare, which is not registered with Maryland’s Secretary of State. Professional painters have questioned whether the program is necessary for many jobs and predicted that the revenue generated from the program will exceed the cost to operate it.