13.—(1) In Article 38 of the 1997 Order (offence of transporting controlled waste without registering), in paragraph (4)—
(a)at the end of sub-paragraph (a), insert “or”; and
(b)omit sub-paragraph (c) (defence of acting under employer’s instructions) and the preceding “or”.
(2) This Article does not have effect in relation to an offence committed, or alleged to have been committed, before the coming into operation of this Article.