Environmental Protection Act 1990

Type Public General Act
Publication 1990-11-01
Last updated 2026-03-11
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
Reform history JSON API

[^c17516961]: Words in s. 127(2) substituted (UK for certain purposes, otherwise E. only) (17.10.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2443), regs. 1(2)(3), 38(a) and (W.) (31.12.2002) by virtue of Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/3188), reg. 40(1)

[^c17516981]: Words in s. 127(2) substituted (UK for certain purposes, otherwise E. only) (17.10.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2443), regs. 1(2)(3), 38(b)

[^c17517001]: 1964 c. 29.

[^c17520361]: S. 106(1) substituted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 3(2)

[^c17520391]: Words in s. 106(4) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 3(3)(a)

[^c17520411]: S. 106(4)(a) substituted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 3(3)(b)

[^c17520431]: S. 106(4A)-(4D) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 3(4)

[^c17520451]: S. 106(5)(6) omitted (S.) (5.12.2002) by virtue of Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 3(5)

[^c17520621]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c17520641]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c17521771]: Words in s. 106(4D) inserted (W.) (31.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/3188), reg. 4(5)

[^c17521781]: S. 106(4) modified (S.) (temp. from 5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 5(1)(2)

[^c17521831]: S. 106(4) modified (W.) (temp. from 31.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/3188), reg. 6(1)(2)

[^c17521861]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c17521881]: S. 107(2) substituted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 4(2)

[^c17521901]: Words in s. 107(3) omitted (S.) (5.12.2002) by virtue of Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 4(3)

[^c17521921]: S. 107(6) substituted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 4(4)

[^c17521941]: S. 107(9) substituted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 4(5)

[^c17521961]: S. 107(11) substituted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 4(6)

[^c17521981]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c17522071]: Words in s. 111(6) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 19(1)(a)(i)

[^c17522101]: Words in s. 111(6) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 19(1)(a)(ii)

[^c17522121]: S. 111(6ZA) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 19(1)(b)

[^c17528231]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c17528271]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c17528391]: Words in s. 112(1) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 29(2)

[^c17528411]: Word in s. 112(5)(b) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 29(3)(a)(i)

[^c17528431]: S. 112(5)(b)(ii) omitted (S.) (5.12.2002) by virtue of Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 29(3)(a)(ii)

[^c17528451]: S. 112(5)(b)(iii) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 29(3)(a)(iii)

[^c17528471]: S. 112(5)(c) substituted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 29(3)(b)

[^c17533851]: S. 112(5)(d)(e) inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 29(3)(c)

[^c17539211]: Words in s. 112(5)(d)(e) inserted (W.) (31.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/3188), reg. 30(6)

[^c17540071]: In s. 123(7)(b) the word "general" inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) after the word "the" where it first appears by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 33(2)(b)

[^c17540261]: Words in s. 127(2) inserted (W.) (31.12.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/3188), reg. 40(2)

[^c17542111]: S. 163A inserted (E.W.) (17.10.2002) by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2443), regs. 1(2)(3), 39

[^c17542181]: S. 163A ceases to have effect (W.) (31.12.2002) by virtue of Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/3188), reg. 41

[^c17542231]: Words in s. 75(5)(e) substituted (S.) (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, s. 79, Sch. 3 para. 17; S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(f)(h) (with arts. 3-13)

[^c18472991]: S. 3(8) repealed (2.12.1999) by 1998 c. 47, s. 100(2), Sch. 15 (with s. 95); S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.

[^c18478741]: Words in s. 88(9)(a) repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 167(12), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2

[^c18478751]: Words in s. 88(9)(b) repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 167(12), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2

[^c18478801]: S. 88 extended (with modifications) (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 70, 125(3), Sch. 9 para. 12(b) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7) S. 88(2)-(8) applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (17.8.1996) by 1996 c. 20, ss. 4(2)(3), 8(2) (with s. 1) (as amended (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2002/425, art. 2)

[^c18515711]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only.

[^c18515732]: This version of this provision has been created for Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18879831]: Ss. 44ZA-44ZD and preceding cross-heading inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), ss. 34(1), 62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^c18879991]: S. 47A inserted (E.W.) (30.12.2003) by Household Waste Recycling Act 2003 (c. 29), ss. 3, 5(2)

[^c18880031]: S. 164(4A) inserted (E.W.) (30.12.2003) by Household Waste Recycling Act 2003 (c. 29), ss. 4, 5(2)

[^c18880161]: In s. 78A(9) in definition of "controlled waters" words inserted (1.10.2004 for E. and 11.11.2004 for W.) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(f), 105; S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(q) (with art. 4, Sch.); S.I. 2004/2916, art. 2(e)

[^c18882821]: Words in s. 78A(5)(a) inserted (S.) (21.12.2005) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(d)(i)

[^c18882841]: Words in s. 78A(5)(b) inserted (S.) (21.12.2005) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(d)(ii)

[^c18882861]: S. 78A(5)(c) deleted (S.) (21.12.2005) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(d)(iii)

[^c18882881]: Words in s. 78A(6)(a) inserted (S.) (21.12.2005) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(e)(i)

[^c18882901]: Words in s. 78A(6)(b) inserted (S.) (21.12.2005) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(e)(ii)

[^c18882921]: Words in s. 78A(6) inserted (S.) (21.12.2005) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(e)(iii)

[^c18883501]: Words in s. 78A(7)(b)(i) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^c18883521]: S. 78A(2)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(a)

[^c18883541]: Words in s. 78A(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(b)

[^c18883611]: Words in s. 78A(7)(a)(ii) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(f)

[^c18883631]: Words in s. 78A(7)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(g)

[^c18883651]: Word in s. 78A(7)(b)(i) inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(h)

[^c18883671]: Words in s. 78A(7)(b)(ii) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(i)

[^c18883701]: Words in s. 78A(7)(c) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(j)

[^c18883721]: Words in s. 78A(8) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(k)(i)

[^c18883741]: Words in s. 78A(8) from "pollution" to the end deleted and substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(k)(ii)

[^c18883761]: In s. 78A(9) definition of "controlled waters" deleted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(l)(i)(aa)

[^c18883781]: In s. 78A(9) definition of "pollution of controlled waters" deleted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(l)(i)(bb)

[^c18883801]: In s. 78A(9) definition of "pollution" inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(l)(ii)

[^c18883831]: In s. 78A(9) definition of "the water environment" inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(l)(ii)

[^c18883851]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales

[^c18883861]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland

[^c18888141]: S. 78C(10)(a)(ii) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(4)(a)

[^c18888161]: Word in s. 78C(10)(b) inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(4)(b)

[^c18888201]: Words in s. 78C(10)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^c18888221]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales

[^c18888231]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland

[^c18890231]: S. 98(1A) inserted (E.W.) (7.4.2005) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), s. 26

[^c18891051]: S. 98(5A) inserted (E.W.) (7.6.2005) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 27, 108(4)(c)

[^c18891331]: Words in s. 98(2)(c)(ii) repealed (6.11.2006 for E. and 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(1)(2), 216, Sch. 21 para. 10, Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2006/2895, art. 2; S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1 (with Sch. Pt. 3 para. 1)

[^c18900521]: Word in s. 75(6) omitted (S.) (21.1.2005) by virtue of The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(a)

[^c18900541]: S. 75(6)(e) and preceding word added (S.) (21.1.2005) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(b)

[^c18900571]: Words in s. 75(7) inserted (S.) (21.1.2005) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(c)

[^c18900581]: Word in s. 75(7)(b) added (S.) (21.1.2005) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(d)

[^c18900641]: S. 75(7)(c) repealed (S.) (21.1.2005) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(e)

[^c18900781]: Words in s. 75(8) omitted (S.) (21.1.2005) by virtue of The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(f)

[^c18901401]: Words in s. 75 heading substituted (E.W.) (16.7.2005) by The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/894), regs. 1(1), 74(a) (with reg. 75)

[^c18901501]: S. 75(9) omitted (E.W.) (16.7.2005) by virtue of The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/894), regs. 1(1), 74(c) (with reg. 75)

[^c18902001]: S. 75(3) repealed (1.4.2003 for S. for certain purposes, 1.1.2005 otherwise for S. and 15.5.2006 for E.W.) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 120(1)(3), 125(3), Sch. 22 para. 88(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.S.I. 2003/206, art. 2; S.S.I. 2004/541, art. 2; S.I. 2006/934, art. 2

[^c18905131]: Words in s. 78E(4)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^c18905141]: Words in s. 78E(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(5)(a)

[^c18905161]: Words in s. 78E(4)(b) inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(5)(b)

[^c18905181]: Words in s. 78E(5)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(5)(c)

[^c18905201]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18905211]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18905281]: Words in s. 78G(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^c18905291]: Words in s. 78G(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(6)(a)

[^c18905331]: Words in s. 78G(3)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(6)(b)

[^c18905381]: S. 78G(7) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(6)(c)

[^c18905421]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18905451]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18905501]: Words in s. 78H(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^c18905511]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18905541]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18905561]: Words in s. 78J(2)(3) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^c18905591]: Words in s. 78J(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(7)(a)

[^c18905611]: Words in s. 78J(3)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(7)(b)

[^c18905631]: Words in s. 78J(3) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(7)(d)

[^c18905661]: Words in s. 78J(3)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(7)(c)

[^c18905691]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18905791]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18906031]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18906041]: Words in s. 78K(3) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(8)(a)(i)

[^c18906071]: Words in s. 78K(3) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(8)(a)(ii)

[^c18906091]: Words in s. 78K(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(8)(b)

[^c18906351]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18911561]: Words in s. 78N(3)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^c18911611]: Words in s. 78N(1) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(9)(a)

[^c18911631]: S. 78N(5) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(9)(b)

[^c18911741]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18911751]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18911791]: S. 78X(1)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(10)(a)(i)

[^c18911811]: Words in s. 78X(1) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(10)(a)(ii)

[^c18911831]: Words in s. 78X(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(10)(b)

[^c18911971]: Words in s. 78YB(1)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(11)(a)

[^c18913321]: Words in s. 78YC substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^c18914412]: S. 79(1)(fa) inserted (E.W.) (16.3.2006 for certain purposes for W., 6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 otherwise for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 101(2), 108; S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 6(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(c)(d)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18914452]: S. 79(5A) inserted (E.W.) (16.3.2006 for certain purposes for W., 6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 otherwise for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 101(3), 108; S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 6(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(c)(d)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18914472]: In s. 79(7) definition of "appropriate person" inserted (E.W.) (16.3.2006 for certain purposes for W., 6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 otherwise for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), s. 101(4); S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 6(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(c)(d)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18914532]: S. 79(7C)(7D) inserted (E.W.) (16.3.2006 for certain purposes for W., 6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 otherwise for W.) by virtue of Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 101(5), 108; S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 6(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(c)(d)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18914571]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18914731]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18914891]: S. 79(1B) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(12)

[^c18914951]: S. 79(1)(fb) inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(2), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915001]: Words in s. 79(2) inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(3), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915031]: S. 79(5B) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(4), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915051]: In s. 79(7) definition of "airport" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915071]: In s. 79(7) definition of "associated facilities" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915091]: In s. 79(7) definition of "bus station" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), s. 102(5); S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7 (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h))

[^c18915111]: In s. 79(7) definition of "goods vehicle operating centre" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915131]: In s. 79(7) definition of "harbour premises" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915151]: In s. 79(7) definition of "lighthouse" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915171]: In s. 79(7) definition of "prison" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915191]: In s. 79(7) definition of "public service vehicle operating centre" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915211]: In s. 79(7) definition of "railway premises" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915231]: In s. 79(7) definition of "relevant separate railway premises" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915251]: In s. 79(7) definition of "tramway premises" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915271]: S. 79(7A)(7B) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(6), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915281]: Words in s. 79(8) inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(7), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18915301]: Words in s. 79(10) inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(8), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

[^c18920051]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18920081]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18921291]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18921331]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18925741]: S. 153(1)(rr)-(tt) added (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/173), art. 2

[^c18925891]: S. 153(1)(uu) added (S.) (1.7.2005) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/324), art. 2

[^c18925911]: S. 153(1)(vv) inserted (E.W.N.I.) (29.7.2005) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1805), art. 2

[^c18925981]: S. 153(1)(rr) (which was inserted by S.I. 2003/714, art. 2) repealed (1.1.2006) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 5 Pt. 8; S.I. 2005/3439, art. 2

[^c18930611]: S. 59A inserted (E.W.) (31.3.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 55(4), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 3; S.I. 2004/999, art. 2

[^c18930721]: S. 71(4) inserted (E.W.) (31.3.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 55(5), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 3; S.I. 2004/999, art. 2

[^c18930941]: S. 160 modified (E.W.) (31.3.2004 for E. for certain purposes, 31.3.2004 for W. and 6.4.2006 otherwise for E.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 49(3), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 4; S.I. 2004/999, art. 2; S.I. 2006/393, art. 2

[^c18931611]: S. 160(2)-(5) applied (S.) (28.10.2004) by Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8), ss. 60, 61, 145(2); S.S.I. 2004/420, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c18935081]: S. 49 repealed (S.) (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), ss. 34(2), 62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), Sch.; s. 49 otherwise repealed (25.6.2004 for W. and 1.1.2005 for E.) by Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33), ss. 35(a), 40(7); S.I. 2004/1488, art. 2(2); S.I. 2004/3321, art. 2

[^c18935271]: S. 48(1A) inserted (1.1.2005) by Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33), ss. 31(2), 40(1); S.I. 2004/3319, art. 2

[^c18935411]: S. 51(4A)-(4D) inserted (1.1.2005) by Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33), ss. 31(3), 40(1); S.I. 2004/3319, art. 2

[^c18935441]: S. 52A inserted (E.W.) (1.1.2005) by Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33), ss. 31(4), 40(1); S.I. 2004/3319, art. 2

[^c18936141]: Words in s. 23(2)(a) substituted (S.) (28.10.2004) by Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8), ss. 66, 145(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 4(2); S.S.I. 2004/420, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c18936191]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18936211]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18943121]: Act applied (with modifications) (13.7.2004) by London Local Authorities Act 2004 (c. i), ss. 1(1), 28(3)

[^c18943781]: Sch. 13 para. 6 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^c18943791]: Sch. 15 para. 21 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^c18943931]: Sch. 13 para. 2(1) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^c18944001]: S. 77(3) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^c18945061]: S. 108(1)(a) restricted (temp. from 15.11.2004 to 18.4.2007) by The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 17A (as inserted by The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/439), reg. 5)

[^c18945131]: S. 111(1)(a) restricted (temp. from 15.11.2004 to 18.4.2007) by The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 17A (as inserted by The Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/439), reg. 5)

[^c18945661]: Words in s. 33(8)(a)(9)(a) substituted (S.) (28.10.2004) by Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8), ss. 66, 145(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 4(3); S.S.I. 2004/420, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c18945711]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18945721]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

[^c18945811]: S. 33A inserted (S.) (5.11.2004) by Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8), ss. 55, 145(2); S.S.I. 2004/420, art. 3, Sch. 2

[^c18946481]: Words in s. 80(6) substituted (S.) (28.10.2004) by Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8), ss. 66, 145(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 4(4); S.S.I. 2004/420, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c18946611]: This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

[^c18946741]: This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

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