Section 20 Offences in respect of which powers may be exercisedI1
Scotland Not yet in force
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In the Environmental Protection Act 1990—
in section 33 (prohibition on unauthorised or harmful deposit, treatment or disposal etc. of waste), after subsection (10) insert—
“(10A)The enforcement powers conferred by section 110A of the Environment Act 1995 may be exercised in relation to an offence under this section.”,
in section 34 (duty of care etc. as respects waste), after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A)The enforcement powers conferred by section 110A of the Environment Act 1995 may be exercised in relation to an offence consisting of a failure to comply with the duty imposed by subsections (1)(a), (aa), (b) and (c) and (2I).”.
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Annotations
Textual amendments
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S. 20(1) repealed (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 1 (with sch. 23)
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S. 20(3) repealed (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 1 (with sch. 23)
Commencement
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S. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 27