Scottish Statutory Instrument 2026 United Kingdom

The Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

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s.001

Citation, commencement and extent

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Offence: supply of wet wipes containing plastic

s.004

Offence: failure to comply with an enforcement requirement

s.005

Exemption: retail pharmacy business

s.006

Exemption: medical purposes

s.007

Exemption: business supply and local authority supply

s.008

Offences by bodies corporate

s.009

Defence of due diligence for suppliers

s.010

Enforcement

s.011

Powers of entry and examination etc.

s.012

Power to give fixed penalty notices

s.013

Contents of a fixed penalty notice

s.014

Fixed penalty amounts and payment periods

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