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  • Guidance on Carrier Bags Charging Legislation in NI (prior to 1 April 2022)

    Topics:
    • Actions to Protect our Environment, 
    • Local Environmental Issues

    Date published: 2 November 2020

    Last updated: 17 February 2022

    This guidance:highlights the key messages of the charging arrangementsprovides some detail on the charging requirementdeals with exemptions from the charging requirementdeals with the arrangements for payment of the net proceeds of the levy to DAERAsummarises the record-keeping requirementsexplains the civil sanctions that DAERA can apply in the event of failure to comply with the requirements of the regulationsFor information on the updated Guidance, beginning on 1 April 2022, click here.

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    • Guidance on Carrier Bags Charging Legislation in NIAdobe PDF (445.46 KB)
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