Explanatory Notes

Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 33

13 November 2003

Commencement

60.

Sections…will come into force…
1-3, 17, 31, 32(12), 35(b) and 39.On a day appointed by the Secretary of State.
4, 5, 9 and 10

On a day to be appointed by:

  • the Secretary of State in relation to England,

  • the National Assembly for Wales in relation to Wales,

  • the Scottish Ministers in relation to Scotland,

  • the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland in relation to Northern Ireland.

18, 19 and 35(c), and 20.On a day appointed by the Scottish Ministers, the National Assembly for Wales and the Department for Northern Ireland respectively.
32(1)-32(9)Two months after this act is passed.
35(b)

On a day to be appointed by:

  • the Secretary of State in relation to England,

  • the National Assembly for Wales in relation to Wales

The remaining sections of the Act will come into force on Royal Assent.