UK Statutory Instrument 2020 United Kingdom

The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020

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s.001

Citation, commencement and application

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Relevant devices: transitional provision

s.004

Offence: supply of single-use plastic straws to an end user

s.005

Exemption: retail pharmacy businesses

s.006

Exemption: catering establishments

s.007

Exemption: relevant devices and medical purposes

s.008

Exemption: packaging

s.009

Exemption: other establishments

s.010

Offence: supply of single-use plastic stemmed cotton buds to an end user

s.011

Exemption: relevant devices and medical purposes

s.012

Exemption: forensic purposes

s.013

Exemption: scientific purposes

s.014

Offence: supply of plastic drink stirrers

s.015

Transitional provision: supply of existing stock

s.016

Defence of due diligence for suppliers

s.017

Time limit for the prosecution of offences

s.018

Enforcement

s.019

Civil sanctions

s.020

Powers of entry and examination etc.

s.021

Publication of information about enforcement action

s.022

Guidance

s.023

Additional guidance

s.024

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