# The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (Wales) Regulations 2026, Paragraph 4: Effect of making an application for a return point exemption: applications ongoing on 1 October 2027


(1) This paragraph applies where—
(a) an in-scope retailer makes an exemption application before 1 October 2027, and
(b) the deposit management organisation has not determined that application by the end of 30 September 2027.
(2) Irrespective of the final outcome of the exemption application, the in-scope retailer is not required to operate a return point in respect of the premises specified in an exemption application during the period—
(a) beginning with 1 October 2027, and
(b) ending—
(i) if the return point exemption is granted, immediately before the exemption takes effect;
(ii) if the return point exemption is refused and the in-scope retailer exercises the right under paragraph 3(3)(b)(iii), at the end of the period set out in paragraph 3(5);
(iii) if the return point exemption is refused and the in-scope retailer does not exercise the right under paragraph 3(3)(b)(iii) then the in-scope retailer must operate a return point, from the date specified by the deposit management organisation under paragraph 3(3)(b)(ii).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/103/schedule/3/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/deposit-scheme-for-drinks-containers-wales-regulations-2026/schedule-3/paragraph-4
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