# The Environmental Protection (Cotton Buds) (Scotland) Regulations 2019, Regulation 3: Offences

Extent: S

(1) A person who uses plastic to manufacture plastic-stemmed cotton buds commits an offence.
(2) A person who supplies, offers to supply, or has in their possession for supply, plastic-stemmed cotton buds, commits an offence.
(3) A person who commits an offence under paragraph (1) or (2) is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £5,000,
(b) on conviction on indictment, to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding £5,000 or both.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2019/271/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-protection-cotton-buds-scotland-regulations-2019/regulation-3
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