The Environmental Protection (Non-Refillable Refrigerant Containers) Regulations 1994

UK Statutory Instrument 1994 No. 199 — creates 2 criminal offences.

2offences created

0recorded in force

2revoked

Made: 31 January 1994
In force from: 2 March 1994
Extent: Not stated
Subject: Health and safety, environment, waste and fisheries
Made under: Environmental Protection Act 1990

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations) — published with the instrument by the department that made it. © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

These Regulations impose restrictions on the importation, supply and storage ofnon-refillable containers containing certain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for use as refrigerants in air-conditioning and refrigeration machinery. Regulation 3 (which applies to the United Kingdom) bans the import, landing and unloading of such containers and regulations 4 and 5 (which apply to Great Britain only) ban their supply and storage. Exceptions are made for certain specified purposes. Regulations 6 and 7 contain enforcement powers. Regulation 8 makes it a criminal offence to contravene the bans imposed by regulations 3 to 5 or to fail to comply with enforcement requirements.

Offences created by this instrument

Any person who contravenes regulation 3, 4, or 5 or causes or permits another person to contravene regulation 3, 4 or… regulation 8(1) · Revoked · Strict liability
Any person who— a without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with any requirement imposed under regulation 7(2), b… regulation 8(2) · Revoked · Requires proof of a state of mind

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