- Status
- Amended (in force with amendments)
- Penalty ceiling
- Prosecution 2 of 24 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 1 carries different penalties and 21 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Does it bind you?
Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.
Plus 19 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.
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What it requires
Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
7 of 27 sections shownOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must maintain and enhance biodiversity listsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- NRW must prepare and publish state of natural resources reportsStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must prepare, publish and implement natural resources policyCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- NRW must produce and implement Area Statements for natural resourcesStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers may direct public bodies to implement area statementsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Public bodies must provide information or assistance to NRWCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- NRW must provide information and assistance to public bodiesStatutory regulator
20 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
CLIMATE CHANGE
13 of 26 sections shownOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must ensure Wales reaches net zero emissions by 2050Crown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must set and meet interim emissions targetsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must set and meet five-year carbon budgetsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must set climate targets and carbon budgetsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must publish reports on meeting carbon budgetsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers may adjust carbon budgets between periodsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must report on carbon budget performanceCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must report on plans to fix carbon budget overspendsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must publish emissions and carbon unit statementsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Welsh Ministers must respond to climate progress reportsCrown / Minister / Government department
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Advisory body must provide climate change advice to Welsh MinistersStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Natural Resources Wales must follow guidance from Welsh MinistersStatutory regulator
- Standard unit of measurement for greenhouse gas emissionsAny Person
13 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
CHARGES FOR CARRIER BAGS
1 of 11 sections shown- Donate carrier bag proceeds to environmental charities in WalesTrader
10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE
2 of 6 sections shown- Fail to comply with waste separation requirements in WalesOccupier
Unlimited fine
- Illegal disposal of food waste into public sewersOccupier
Unlimited fine
4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
FISHERIES FOR SHELLFISH
0 of 5 sections shown5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
MARINE LICENSING
0 of 5 sections shown5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
MISCELLANEOUS
0 of 6 sections shown6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
GENERAL
0 of 3 sections shown3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Schedules
1 of 51 shown- Breach of carrier bag charging regulationsAny Person
Fine up to £5,000
50 other schedules
Help complying
Guvnor’s practical routes through this instrument.
Running visitor accommodation in Wales
Complete guide to registration and compliance for visitor accommodation providers in Wales. Covers the mandatory accommodation register, the Wales Visitor Levy, business …
Starting a business in Wales
Comprehensive guide to Wales-specific requirements when starting a business. Covers the key regulatory divergences from England, including business rates, the Welsh language, …
Construction compliance in Wales
How construction compliance differs in Wales, covering the devolved planning system, mandatory SuDS approval, environmental permitting through Natural Resources Wales, and the …
Quick check: Wales-specific requirements
Quick checklist of key Wales-specific differences from England. Check business rates, planning, Welsh language, environmental permits, workplace recycling, and Land Transaction Tax.
Quick check: running a food business in Wales
Quick compliance check for Wales-specific food business obligations. Covers mandatory hygiene ratings, food waste separation, registration, and environmental permits.
Respond to a poor food hygiene rating in Wales
Problem path for food business operators in Wales who have received a food hygiene rating of 0, 1, or 2. Covers immediate …
Doing business in Wales: key differences from England
Reference guide summarising the key regulatory divergences between Wales and England for businesses. Covers planning, business rates, Land Transaction Tax, Welsh language, …
Environmental permits for food businesses in Wales
How to identify and apply for the environmental permits your food business needs from Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Covers trade effluent consent, …
Environmental permits in Wales: applying to NRW
How to apply for environmental permits in Wales through Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Covers the main permit types (environmental, waste, water abstraction, …
Manage food waste in Wales: mandatory separation rules for food businesses
How to comply with Wales mandatory food waste separation requirements under the Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023. Covers the 5kg per …
Starting a food business in Wales: what you need to know
Overview of what makes starting a food business in Wales different from the rest of the UK. Covers the mandatory Food Hygiene …
Workplace recycling requirements in Wales
Mandatory workplace waste separation requirements in Wales under the Workplace Recycling Regulations, in force from 6 April 2024. Covers the six waste …
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