Paragraph 15

Not yet in force

Carrier bag regulations may not confer power on an administrator to impose a civil sanction in relation to a breach of the regulations unless the Welsh Ministers are satisfied that the administrator will act in accordance with the principles that—

(a)

regulatory activities should be carried out in a way that is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent;

(b)

regulatory activities should be targeted only at cases in which action is needed.