Explanatory Memorandum

Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014

2014 CHAPTER 7

28 April 2014

Commentary on Sections

Section 3 – Requirement to charge

Section 3 amends paragraph 2 of Schedule 6 to the 2008 Act.

The amendment allows regulations to require that the minimum charge be applied whether or not the bags that are supplied to a customer are actually used to carry away (or to deliver) goods purchased from the place where the bag is supplied at the time the bag is supplied. It is sufficient that the bags are designed for that purpose.