# The Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 14th July 2026
Laid before Parliament 15th July 2026
Coming into force 1st September 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 33ZA (10A) and 97A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (and for section 97A, the Secretary of State is, for England, the appropriate person as defined in section 98(1A)(a) of that Act).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/816/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-offences-fixed-penalties-amendment-england-regulations-2026/introduction
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