Environment Act 1995

Type Public General Act
Publication 1995-07-19
Last updated 2026-03-26
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
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[^M_F_9d043480-d135-4b24-b2e7-41335877cd2f]: Words in s. 17(3) substituted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 66(3), 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(q) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^M_F_a1e0a21b-bcb1-4184-b3da-5ecf2dcdd75a]: S. 18A inserted (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 66(2), 105(3); S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(q) (with Sch. 3 para. 7)

[^M_F_b63f2ddd-214f-4447-f3a8-cbdbd9563a9d]: Words in s. 42(3)(b) substituted (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 3(a) (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^M_F_cc968db3-5c72-4318-9214-f2266504c6ed]: Words in s. 81(2)(a) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 378(3)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 7)

[^M_F_ff0b7542-a3e8-4e8c-8ca3-46e772cc6c97]: Words in s. 81(2)(a) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 378(3)(b)(i) (with Sch. 7)

[^M_M_32fe3f2a-5549-4b8a-cb99-1ade5895c118]: 1991 c. 60.

[^V_S_01691dcb-8401-b408-b2e2-f64bd99f8903]: S. 108 applied by SI 2005/2773, reg. 7(4A) (as inserted (E.) (23.12.2009) by The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3145), regs. 1, 2)

[^V_S_0d7b5f92-e24d-4fc9-7e07-de6e5f0172a3]: S. 108 modified (24.3.2012) by The Bathing Water Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1097), regs. 1(3)(e), 16(4)

[^V_S_0df42875-a01d-e12c-5e90-f952959db078]: 1990 c. 43.

[^V_S_0e22a9d3-e43b-d6eb-1514-7d307c8b9058]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 43(10)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_0f0a73f1-346f-abdf-dc66-5744104917d8]: 1993 c. 11.

[^V_S_13be4444-0f60-55cd-e69c-c9a4a246b798]: S. 108 extended (7.3.2015) by The Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/168), regs. 1(2), 13(3) (with reg. 12(7))

[^V_S_17bb889d-004d-026d-9c2d-461b5af905e4]: S. 108(4)(h)(iv) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(c)(i), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_1875599a-fbb6-b494-1450-8841b1e5b0cb]: S. 108(15) modified (W.) (10.12.2006) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2988), regs. 1(2), 18

[^V_S_18b16200-d61c-baec-8a06-2749ed4ec65a]: Words in s. 108(3) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 382(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^V_S_1907f3cc-39bd-9b52-4a79-95e15fce8eee]: S. 108(15) applied (27.6.2000) by S.I. 2000/1460, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 9

[^V_S_1a1dce3b-9727-1f07-1ec9-55eb6abb24fd]: Words in s. 108(2) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 382(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^V_S_1d4244d1-8840-7edb-f10c-b0c175d63513]: Sch. 18 para. 2(1A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(4)(a)(i), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_1e8ceae9-8b70-895b-91b8-fb764451067e]: 1989 c. 14.

[^V_S_1f2eeb9d-e04a-e60d-f985-0de008b4b89f]: Words in s. 108(15) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(h)(ii), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_20180a31-0ecb-3c39-fb1f-92d428a2cef2]: 1965 c. 13.

[^V_S_20272c8b-7038-2d95-f2c2-3f25d451df30]: S. 108(1A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(b), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_22f5fe2e-8bbe-7fe0-e421-0ac58da043b3]: S. 108(4)(a)-(l) applied (with modifications) (6.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/648, reg. 28(2)

[^V_S_29348be1-e55c-9c3c-fbd5-42b2d3745385]: S. 108(4)(ja) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(c)(iii), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_2a52879e-e56e-1eca-fc35-39c9dbd7464d]: Words in s. 108(15) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(12)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^V_S_2c7765e8-1beb-da90-35f4-d7c44d7ad691]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(h)(i), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_2dfb05a8-c81a-926b-38ad-848dc2053f3a]: Words in s. 108(5) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(d), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_31147e47-aff0-82c2-53d7-7dd701fd6dc6]: Sch. 18 para. 2(3) substituted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(4)(a)(ii), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_31674175-b462-622e-841c-a762a57887da]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 382(3)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^V_S_32223ac6-8212-2d73-93ed-4daf45d61ce7]: 1906 c. 14.

[^V_S_33b20ff7-f3de-fc65-ebb1-4b2b2bfcf5c5]: Words in s. 108(15) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 43(10)(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_4196f75f-4177-e81f-f2a2-bd7d395ee1db]: S. 108(7A)-(7E) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(f), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_42dc5749-c278-0bf3-d546-54aa816e2834]: Words in s. 108(15) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(12)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^V_S_45862ef2-bcfd-f674-ad74-428e25a70403]: S. 108(15): para. (n) in the definition of “pollution control functions” inserted (S.) (28.9.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/323, regs. 1(1), 36, Sch. 10 para. 5(3)

[^V_S_4756d60f-7770-f5a1-4bcd-f1ea4a3fc158]: S. 108(4) modified (16.3.2007) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/871), regs. 1(1), 35(2)

[^V_S_47a84d1b-093c-aba9-bb8c-19470ad6bf7a]: Sch. 18 paras. 2-6 applied (with modifications) (6.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/648, reg. 28(5)(6)

[^V_S_47e85792-3969-307c-c385-3ea67e30b99e]: S. 108 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/743, art. 20(4)

[^V_S_48542330-4a52-3e50-f884-12499196c8ce]: S. 108 applied (27.7.2012) by The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1715), regs. 1, 6(2) (with reg. 3)

[^V_S_4c0242c2-b0bc-2918-a0a4-1874a8f5dcf0]: 1990 c. 43.

[^V_S_4ca2c241-ff94-7912-33e6-942a05cc7c98]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 10(2)(a)

[^V_S_4cfda890-f5ca-0def-6754-e1dbda80616d]: S. 108(4)(j) renumbered as s. 108(4)(j)(i) (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(c)(ii), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_5279af9a-d9b7-9fa0-099c-d67c1d144de7]: S. 108 restricted (21.4.2005) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/925), reg. 3(4) (with reg. 3)

[^V_S_53f29929-3ad6-26e2-a7ea-8a3525265cf2]: 1990 c. 43.

[^V_S_598a08aa-dcdf-0e07-b6dc-9ed4af971e3e]: S. 108(12)(13) applied (6.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/648, reg. 28(4)

[^V_S_5bf0053e-dcb3-839a-2545-2df212c8c7e3]: 1993 c. 12.

[^V_S_61b20c91-b38b-e0c1-151c-3beb12ba721d]: Words in s. 108(15) omitted (S.) (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), sch. Pt. 4 para. 8(4)

[^V_S_6343f8bc-3812-c663-c73e-e5825ed17c50]: Words in s. 108(15) repealed (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 6(3)

[^V_S_63479d6b-eca0-0241-fe99-ca9bf4e5c474]: S. 108(4)(ka) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(c)(iv), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_65a50d4d-257a-cec5-6959-fe99a79ee1b2]: S. 108 extended (12.7.2007) by The Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1711), reg. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1 (with reg. 3)

[^V_S_6ec9fb55-9c17-0f00-be23-04cbfc684e7e]: S. 108(4)(a)-(l) applied (with modifications) (2.8.2004) by The Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1769), reg. 1, Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2 (with reg. 2)

[^V_S_742a7765-b8e7-d5f6-2b04-ef14f1ff59c9]: Sch. 18 para. 2(5) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(4)(a)(iii), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_78fa28a6-654d-98db-73a2-0538cefa73ea]: S. 108(6)(7) applied (with modifications) (16.3.2007) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/871), regs. 1(1), 35(3)

[^V_S_7ae0679d-f2de-647e-de25-7fe844757ad9]: Word in s. 108(1) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(a)(i), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_7fe3ac7b-215a-e972-2e45-9d8fe156c1a9]: S. 108 applied (E.) (1.3.2009) by The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/153), regs. 1(1), 31(2)

[^V_S_826606b4-c84d-cee6-916e-88d76c726ab4]: S. 108(6)(7) applied (with modifications) (16.12.2005) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3468), regs. 1(1), 35(3)

[^V_S_82e24a16-7140-6427-ef2b-ab4227a4ae17]: Words in s. 108(15) repealed (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 7 para. 1 (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^V_S_838c7359-15e0-2bbb-5245-b966abb089ee]: S. 108(6)(a) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(e), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_84aa9f8c-d89e-609a-6760-51df04ef1f05]: S. 108 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2018) by The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1200), regs. 2(2), 9(4)(5) (with reg. 1(2))

[^V_S_8cdcadae-eccd-0417-15ef-4b1be00e4618]: S. 108 extended (20.7.2011) by The Environmental Protection (Controls on Ozone-Depleting Substances) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1543), regs. 1(2), 8(3) (with reg. 1(3))

[^V_S_8f82b309-461b-491d-f585-ef331104d20e]: S. 108(4)(j)(ii) and word inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(c)(ii), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_90594869-157c-147e-9ebe-7adcd2eff612]: Sch. 18 paras. 2-6 applied (with modifications) (16.3.2007) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/871), regs. 1(1), 35(5)

[^V_S_907c4acc-de17-0db3-5998-fbf56814b718]: 1991 c. 56.

[^V_S_93f66b7d-9b18-3177-f429-bb2b9d05386a]: S. 108(4): power to appoint person to exercise powers conferred (27.7.1999) by 1999 c. 24, ss. 1, 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 14(2)

[^V_S_a0ce79a3-6033-ef39-993e-2d05ca9116d6]: S. 108(12)(13) applied (16.3.2007) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/871), regs. 1(1), 35(4)

[^V_S_a5c58499-af1b-3459-d772-af9c4937a4ea]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (S.) (1.4.2007 for specified purposes, 30.10.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/179), reg. 1(1)(2), 16(a)

[^V_S_a7bbfd1d-4f2e-0b6c-ce80-36bfbb3a1e17]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 382(3)(b)(i) (with Sch. 7)

[^V_S_ac0cdb6a-5b2d-ab53-d94e-5568a5acbd1b]: Words in s. 108(15) repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24), s. 7(3), Sch. 3; S.S.I. 2015/74, art. 2(2)(g)

[^V_S_ad249951-0d63-2d62-ba9a-35be5750bd3d]: S. 108 excluded by 1991 c. 57, s. 172(3A) (as added (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, Sch. 22 para. 166; S.I. 1996/186, art. 3)

[^V_S_af1bd19d-f358-bf3c-085a-4f3879d8aa4e]: S. 108 applied (E.) (19.7.2015) by The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/810), regs. 1(1), 31(2) (with regs. 4-8)

[^V_S_b893eb6c-19fc-d025-bdb0-ea2826e5f9a7]: Words in s. 108(12) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(g), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_baddd6c6-288e-872d-29f6-1d1cffe02f19]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (S.) (1.4.2007 for specified purposes, 30.10.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/179), reg. 1(1)(2), 16(b)

[^V_S_d029c7c8-926a-1582-43c2-0b067e920dc4]: 1974 c. 40.

[^V_S_d6fee0fc-ea0d-2694-8587-1baa2a19d0c1]: 1991 c. 57.

[^V_S_d822ebf0-86a0-3e4a-0582-73e6eda5be89]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 5(3); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_dc0b20b5-c0a6-ce24-4910-5680e0bb1c1d]: Sch. 18 paras. 2-6 applied (with modifications) (16.12.2005) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3468), regs. 1(1), 35(5)

[^V_S_eb038e5a-ea4b-581e-624a-806853e60ca5]: S. 108(1)(d)(e) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(2)(a)(ii), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^V_S_f21fde0d-7f25-662d-7254-593e7db328bd]: S. 108(6)(7) applied (with modifications) (6.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/648, reg. 28(3)

[^V_S_f358be1a-40a5-c2d9-14c2-20ba246b9ab5]: S. 108(12)(13) applied (16.12.2005) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3468), regs. 1(1), 35(4)

[^V_S_f90afcc8-2f46-2fa0-609c-78e077ee399a]: S. 108 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2018) by The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1200), regs. 2(2), 27(3) (with reg. 1(2))

[^V_S_fddf2663-0000-d92f-4db1-e116060938ba]: S. 108(4) modified (16.12.2005) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3468), regs. 1(1), 35(2)

[^key-b47267ed99720517ce8dcc0a30727156]: Sch. 18 paras. 2-6 applied (with modifications) (W.) (17.7.2023) by The Packaging Waste (Data Collection and Reporting) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/798), regs. 1(2), 26(7)

[^key-05afe2b1278a88d5b12346ea402e7e71]: S. 108 applied in part (with modifications) (W.) (17.7.2023) by The Packaging Waste (Data Collection and Reporting) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/798), regs. 1(2), 26

[^key-f9f150e68dc2ea96e5125036049b6244]: S. 108A applied (with modifications) (W.) (17.7.2023) by The Packaging Waste (Data Collection and Reporting) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/798), regs. 1(2), 26

[^key-80b3579bfb01a228a1119f41650322ce]: Word in s. 66(7A)(a) omitted (17.10.2023) by virtue of Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 4), s. 56(3)(d), Sch. 2 para. 3(a)

[^key-4ea1ab561b34acdc2cf55929d01c5baa]: S. 66(7A)(c) and word inserted (17.10.2023) by Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 4), s. 56(3)(d), Sch. 2 para. 3(b)

[^key-0f4c2453561b42a5c0ad74688934e2d7]: Words in s. 108(8) substituted (20.12.2023) by The National Security Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments of Primary Legislation) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1386), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 15

[^key-360e500d6255ce002f401fa2c588bbb7]: S. 96: power to amend conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 132, 255(3)(a) (with s. 247)

[^key-b9abec7d44404793dca102c3390dfdd4]: Pt. 3: power to amend conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 132, 255(3)(a) (with s. 247)

[^key-2b8b0b907cdd05a70c14e97c97889e69]: Sch. 14: power to amend conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 132, 255(3)(a) (with s. 247)

[^key-51cd836568e275d6b18596923c21cf73]: Ss. 66A, 66B inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 245(4), 255(9)(b) (with s. 247)

[^key-5f929981d4a6b4a2b83d2394dc18dec2]: S. 86C inserted (E.W.) (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 118 (with s. 247)

[^key-d9ae8d482e5b25ee5232c2a25fdfa536]: Word in s. 40(2)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(a)

[^key-be9ef314cf7a6cf58444d681ce5b0a8d]: Word in s. 40(4)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(a)

[^key-055ae2c2c67ef6db96eacb6572e9d93b]: Word in s. 41(2)(g) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(b)

[^key-05409d4d203be6b9e6b8d4d45cb2f464]: Word in s. 41(1)(g) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(b)

[^key-6f0622383fe1157019ccb952d214b3cb]: Word in s. 41(1)(f) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(b)

[^key-fd55f9474b028bff00331510791a1166]: Word in s. 56(1) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(c)

[^key-f61f8f14879b909c66d63e4ca1cc224a]: Word in s. 80(2)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(d)

[^key-519520e82fbdb2b5529d75b062f377d6]: Word in s. 85(5)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(e)

[^key-c50345df72c2fbc5cb56394699a53646]: Word in s. 87(1)(b)(i) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(f)

[^key-6e2cf0980945bf40c3f1c035a5916770]: Word in s. 122(4) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(g)

[^key-8b12785ca29b63fccdfd52387b7820a2]: Word in s. 122(3)(b)(ii) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 36(2)(g)

[^M_C_38bf8184-d51d-47f3-e374-4876f06edf02]: S. 85(6)(6A)(7) applied (19.7.2001) by S.I. 2001/2315, reg. 11(2)

[^key-8f4dbbbfad904721856e167bde8c9291]: S. 87(1) modified (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), s. 8(2)-(4), 30(2)(b)

[^key-efaefe43a53f9f4aacd416dc6d9eb243]: S. 81B inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(1), 30(2)(d)

[^key-9761dd6e5e09af78af59c85926597293]: S. 80(8) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 12(1), 30(2)(d)

[^key-9c50bd2ce306fb14694cf3a4a76bc947]: S. 80(9)(10) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 13, 30(2)(d)

[^key-8923fd83ebc65d063cf181e95594c6fc]: S. 87(9A) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 12(2), 30(2)(d)

[^key-70839565b570346642fb5000aba2bf96]: S. 87(7A)(7B) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 15, 30(2)(e)

[^key-7fe77da89c43c3c5c38b5f643dc87858]: S. 87(2B) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 24(2)(b), 30(2)(g)

[^key-cd9d346287ca16f4990038e104590ab2]: Words in s. 87(2)(c) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(2)(a), 30(2)(d)

[^key-ae87371dfb6eb3c11cf2cdff64af838c]: Words in s. 87(2)(j) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(2)(b), 30(2)(d)

[^key-b4d526eeab6a23b3059c980c39251e0d]: Words in s. 87(2)(l) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(2)(c), 30(2)(d)

[^key-d05311f1912bd992cb5c589efc1b1dc1]: Words in s. 87(2)(m) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(2)(d), 30(2)(d)

[^key-88ec4ab32bce7c8415f0eff65db0980e]: Words in s. 87(2)(o) renumbered as s. 87(2)(o)(i) (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 24(2)(a)(i), 30(2)(g)

[^key-3e2a4cd579899e6874ec8c8e6dc47b86]: S. 87(2)(o)(ii) and word inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 24(2)(a)(ii), 30(2)(g)

[^key-f0136fb8664d2cdb94ff6c74dc69f613]: S. 88(4)(5) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(3)(b), 30(2)(d)

[^key-798855c556d5b1f685ec313ceb69c679]: Words in s. 88(3) substituted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(3)(a)(i), 30(2)(d)

[^key-ffdf97c32aab2c6202dbd77c11756f61]: Words in s. 88(3) substituted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(3)(a)(ii), 30(2)(d)

[^key-8124e0d4fb528a4c949ddbca2a95d0ab]: Words in s. 91(1) inserted (E.W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 14(4), 30(2)(d)

[^key-2949d8425dc652f90a2b6aa09421aa03]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 5(6) renumbered (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 24(3)(a)(i), 30(2)(g)

[^key-c19bcd7103a2f921d409ec3e725f84b4]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 5(6) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 24(3)(a)(ii), 30(2)(g)

[^key-3e4fc8f83ae8124de9110038a8bed07a]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 5(6) inserted (W.) (14.4.2024) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 24(3)(b), 30(2)(g)

[^key-d926d8751a4049452ad4f8c897d2b153]: S. 41(1)(s) inserted (17.5.2024) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 57(8), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(a)

[^key-7c4e955c781d21d303560dc07ed15dc3]: Words in s. 108(15) substituted (17.5.2024) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 57(9), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(a)

[^key-49bf270a37dc86875b9d7b9f347790f2]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 13(1) omitted (4.11.2024) by virtue of Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 3), s. 212(2), Sch. 13 para. 175 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1-3); S.I. 2024/860, art. 3(d)

[^key-479dd9f915be8161c5d43949ded800bb]: S. 108: functions etc. assigned to the Port Health Authority (7.11.2024) by The London Port Health Authority Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1161), arts. 1(1), 4(2), Sch. (with arts. 4(3), 5(2))

[^key-f3e1f5b4a1e3e0b7e8de5ac7267dee9a]: S. 109: functions etc. assigned to the Port Health Authority (7.11.2024) by The London Port Health Authority Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1161), arts. 1(1), 4(2), Sch. (with arts. 4(3), 5(2))

[^key-ef1d616249bb8ac11802fba20ed07393]: Sch. 18 paras. 2-6 applied (with modifications) (E.W) (1.1.2025) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1332), regs. 1(2), 112, Sch. 12 para. 1 (with reg. 12)

[^key-abb40c957aea8b95e604cae84aeeb7b2]: S. 108 applied in part (with modifications) (E.W) (1.1.2025) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1332), regs. 1(2), 112, Sch. 12 para. 1 (with reg. 12)

[^key-2e544d44fe348ce3a0704d30d3b85a88]: S. 108A applied (with modifications) (E.W) (1.1.2025) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1332), regs. 1(2), 112, Sch. 12 para. 1 (with reg. 12)

[^key-9b3979c16adaf88062b46a09bf06013f]: Sch. 18 paras. 2-6 applied (with modifications) (E.) (24.1.2025 for specified purposes) by The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/67), regs. 1(3), 83(6) (with reg. 2(3))

[^key-b622b72fdea5681b175d1a292be5bc3a]: S. 108(6)-(7F) applied (with modifications) (E.) (24.1.2025 for specified purposes) by The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/67), regs. 1(3), 83(4) (with reg. 2(3))

[^key-199f9c708d3f5726088bb280ccd8a81d]: S. 108(4) modified (E.) (24.1.2025 for specified purposes) by The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/67), regs. 1(3), 83(3) (with reg. 2(3))

[^key-b3dee7555fec1d373a8b33b66362d899]: S. 108(12)(12A) applied (E.) (24.1.2025 for specified purposes) by The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/67), regs. 1(3), 83(5) (with reg. 2(3))

[^key-769b23f330515dc74cbc9a61108a8f03]: S. 108(13) applied (E.) (24.1.2025 for specified purposes) by The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/67), regs. 1(3), 83(5) (with reg. 2(3))

[^key-5832635a36f7d1acef7ded90fab74140]: S. 41(1B) inserted (E.W) (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 11(b), 17(2)(h)

[^key-32592d24a78e02e53343e95a9c4a3e49]: S. 41(1)(t) inserted (E.W) (24.2.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 11(a), 17(2)(g)

[^key-e7dcb656b8bda95d85f5da39b911b4a2]: S. 110(3D)(3E) inserted (E.W.) (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 6(1)(a), 17(5)(a) (with s. 6(3))

[^key-bf332aaf4388d3171ba8576f473b6a2d]: S. 110(5I)(5J) inserted (E.W.) (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 6(1)(d), 17(5)(a) (with s. 6(3))

[^key-c0ba00a9057cf2ee39d009bf600ffba1]: Words in s. 110(4) inserted (E.W.) (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 6(1)(b), 17(5)(a) (with s. 6(3))

[^key-9a4e19ee4f7ccffce97ffc0ef1ab756c]: Words in s. 110(5) inserted (E.W.) (24.4.2025) by Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 (c. 5), ss. 6(1)(c), 17(5)(a) (with s. 6(3))

[^key-d7cfe45941e1be925f0c4bd4f5b43df1]: S. 83B inserted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 17(1), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(b)

[^key-e12ec4a0887fa8482273c83fccecccde]: S. 82(1A) inserted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 16(3), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(a)

[^key-87313987021f9f498015421b8207bfb5]: Words in s. 82(1) inserted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 16(2), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(a)

[^key-c073105872879f1136914e964a5a6883]: Words in s. 82(2) inserted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 16(4), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(a)

[^key-e7916e088bbe0873cf1dacd44d312528]: Words in s. 84 heading omitted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by virtue of Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 17(2)(b), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(b)

[^key-2010c92a3f8375ef6fe950058c5d41e7]: Words in s. 84(1A) omitted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by virtue of Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 17(2)(a), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(b)

[^key-26dc67a4d0785d16d098bf673e5613cf]: Word in s. 85(3) omitted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by virtue of Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 18(a), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(c)

[^key-6c782e44090ec63db05864e72b201104]: S. 85(3)(e)(f) inserted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 18(b), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(c)

[^key-a76dbbf43f1a25be0d17413f6945f8eb]: Words in s. 91(1) inserted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), ss. 17(3), 30(3); S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(b)

[^key-3e2f898c89eb364bd4887a4921337751]: Ss. 110A-110D and cross-heading inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 19(2), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-6c4c6599fa252a67ffe2af53b962822e]: Word in s. 114(2)(a)(iii) inserted (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 12(2), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-b6225723862d1cdae7bb156226e0f9d2]: Sch. 23 para. 7 and cross-heading omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(9)(a)

[^key-a6a350c477232a1ec8d79367731599b6]: Sch. 23 para. 15 and cross-heading omitted (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(9)(c)

[^key-8b6bf0906f238a9fa2a8e7a4caed0614]: S. 64(9) omitted (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(2)

[^key-861bd2947275d3f5407d032bd756f629]: S. 64(1)-(7) omitted (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(2)

[^key-9fb55f3bd7baf1281bee4480457d0063]: S. 65(4) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(3)

[^key-14cc06a60fb8d0e299d4d5f6249ede04]: Words in s. 75(2) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(4)(a)

[^key-e5656625dce8bf4c6d115662d38dcd1b]: S. 75(2)(a)-(e) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(4)(b)

[^key-cd89d75520b34ae6a2f361d7d37f40a6]: Word in s. 79(1) inserted (W.) (10.9.2025) by Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 35(a)

[^key-93b7da70320ef419a2bbc4fddc91e91e]: Words in s. 79(1) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 35(b)

[^key-d83c727456eacffbc3fdcba512935d4d]: Words in s. 79(1) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(5)

[^key-56ea124afe95eb87fff6b7970a956e14]: Sch. 7 para. 14(2)(b) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(6)(a)

[^key-6aee5182eb6b7e298189b330535dc0f7]: Sch. 7 para. 14(4) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(6)(b)

[^key-10560a569e41db91ad1dc5ecef9accbc]: Sch. 10 para. 30(4)(5) omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(7)

[^key-c83a45576340045778f8a549ac867c3e]: Sch. 22 para. 42 omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(8)(a)

[^key-b6546104aefd09524bc41e05d0259c69]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 43 substituted (W.) (10.9.2025) by Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(8)(b)

[^key-706a7f04d1fd67ab3f59999e0ebc0cb1]: Sch. 23 para. 11 omitted (W.) (10.9.2025) by virtue of Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Act 2025 (asc 3), s. 9(2)(d), Sch. 1 para. 45(9)(b)

[^key-c8d679fc537d52d945ef02aa84f211e2]: S. 41(2)(h)-(j) inserted (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 5(2) (with sch. 23)

[^key-1abc8f8185256c718246a50371ff5b51]: Words in s. 56(1) omitted (S.) (1.11.2025) by virtue of The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 5(3) (with sch. 23)

[^key-fd818074ac173be36bd5c8ae4a054495]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 5(4)(a) (with sch. 23)

[^key-efc1a931d85e5d79a141f2018f438692]: S. 114(2)(a)(ii) repealed (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 1, sch. 22 para. 5(5)(a) (with sch. 23)

[^key-88d09371660a410a028cd9184c34c882]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 5(4)(b) (with sch. 23)

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