# Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, Section 34: Meaning of “failing to comply with environmental law”

Extent: E+W

In this Part, references to a public authority failing to comply with environmental law are references to the authority—
(a) exercising its functions in a way that is contrary to environmental law, or
(b) failing to exercise its functions where the failure is contrary to environmental law.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/4/section/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-principles-governance-and-biodiversity-targets-wales-act-2026/section-34
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