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Regulation 19 Commencement of proceedingsF1

United Kingdom

In England and Wales a magistrates’ court may try an information F2... in relation to an offence under these Regulations if the information is laid F3... within twelve months from the time when the offence is committed. In Scotland summary proceedings for such an offence may be begun at any time within twelve months from the time when the offence is committed.

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F1

Regulations revoked (N.I.) (17.10.2026) by The Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/1053), regs. 1(2), 19(1) (with reg. 19(2))

F2

Words in reg. 19 omitted (17.10.2026) by virtue of The Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/1053), regs. 1(2), 20(8)(a)

F3

Words in reg. 19 omitted (17.10.2026) by virtue of The Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/1053), regs. 1(2), 20(8)(b)