Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. II (ss. 29-78) amended: (1.4.1992) by S.I. 1992/588, reg. 8; (1.5.1994) by S.I. 1994/1056, regs. 1(3), 19, Sch. 4 para. 9 (as amended (E.W.) (15.5.3006) by S.I. 2006/937, reg. 6(10)(a))
Pt. II (ss. 29-78) modified: (1.2.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 5(5)(e) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117) and S.I. 1996/186, art.2; (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 33(5)(e) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
Pt. II (ss. 29-78): certain functions transferred on transfer date (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 2(1)(b)(ii), 21(1)(b)(ii), 56(1) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3, S.I. 1995/2649, art. 2 and S.I. 1995/1983, art. 2 (by which respectively s. 56 is in force from 28.7.1995, s. 21 is in force from 12.10.1995 and s. 2 is in force from 1.4.1996); S.I. 1996/136, art. 2; S.I. 1996/234), art. 2 (specifying transfer date)
Pt. II (ss. 29-78) extended (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(2), Sch. 23 para. 13 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
Commencement Information
I1Pt. II partly in force at 31.5.1991 see s. 164(3) and S.I. 1991/1319, art. 2
Pt. II partly in force at 13.12.1991 and for certain purposes at 01.04.1992 by S.I.1991/2829, arts. 2, 4.
Pt. II: power to make corresponding provisions conferred (27.7.1999) by 1999 c. 24, s. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 20(1)(a)
Textual Amendments
F1Ss.68-70 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 85, Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
Textual Amendments
F2Ss. 68-70 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 85, Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
Textual Amendments
F3Ss. 68-70 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 85, Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
F4(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)For the purpose of the discharge of their respective functions under this Part—
(a)the Secretary of State, and
(b)a waste regulation authority,
may, by notice in writing served on him, require any person to furnish such information specified in the notice as the Secretary of State or the authority, as the case may be, reasonably considers he or it needs, in such form and within such period following service of the notice [F5, or at such time,] as is so specified.
(3)A person who—
(a)fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement imposed under subsection (2) above; F6. . .
F7(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shall be liable—
(i)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;
(ii)on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both.
Textual Amendments
F4S. 71(1) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 86(1), Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
F5Words in s. 71(2) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 86(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
F6Word immediately preceding s. 71(3)(b) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3
F7S. 71(3)(b) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 112, 120(3), Sch. 19 para. 4(2), Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 71 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1998/2746, reg.15.
C3S. 71(2)(3) applied (1.5.1994) by S.I. 1994/1056, reg. 20(8).
S. 71(2)(3) amended (1.5.1994) by S.I. 1994/1056, reg. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 13(2).
Commencement Information
I2S. 71 wholly in force at 31.5.1991 see s. 164(3) and S.I. 1991/1319, art. 2
Textual Amendments
F8S. 72 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 87, Sch.24(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3.