Section 55B Deposit schemes: designationF1

(1)

In sections 55C and 55D “a designated deposit scheme” means a deposit scheme which is designated, for the purposes of this section, by regulations made by the Commissioners.

(2)

A “deposit scheme” means a scheme which is established—

(a)

by regulations under Schedule 8 to the Environment Act 2021, or

(b)

by or under any other enactment that makes similar provision for a returnable deposit to be paid in relation to goods.

(3)

In subsection (2)(b), the reference to an “enactment” includes a reference to an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under—

(a)

an Act of the Scottish Parliament,

(b)

a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru, or

(c)

Northern Ireland legislation.

(4)

Section 97(5) (statutory instruments: procedure) does not apply to a statutory instrument containing only regulations under subsection (1).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 55B-55D inserted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 315