# The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Commencement No. 19) Order 2012

S.I. 2012/898 · made 20 March 2012 · revised to 20 March 2012

This Order brings into force on 1st April 2012 the repeal of section 1 of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 (c. 3) in England and Wales.

Made under: Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Section 164)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-protection-act-1990-commencement-no-19-order-2012/pdf/uksi_20120898_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Environmental Protection
Made 20th March 2012
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 164(3) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990:

## 1 Citation

This Order may be cited as the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Commencement No. 19) Order 2012.

## 2 Provisions coming into force on 1st April 2012

The day appointed for the coming into force of section 162(2) of, and Part 2 of Schedule 16 to, the Environmental Protection Act 1990 so far as relating to the repeal of section 1 of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 is 1st April 2012.

## Signature

Taylor of Holbeach
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
20th March 2012

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st April 2012 the repeal of section 1 of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 (c. 3) in England and Wales.
No impact assessment has been prepared for this instrument as no effect on business or the voluntary sector is anticipated.

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