The Environmental Regulation (Relevant Offences) (Scotland) Order 2014

Scottish Statutory Instruments

2014 No. 319

Environmental Protection

The Environmental Regulation (Relevant Offences) (Scotland) Order 2014

Made

19th November 2014

Laid before the Scottish Parliament

21st November 2014

Coming into force

31st December 2014

The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 53 and 58(1)(a) of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014(1) and all other powers enabling them to do so.

Citation, commencement and interpretation S

1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Environmental Regulation (Relevant Offences) (Scotland) Order 2014 and comes into force on 31st December 2014.

(2) In this Order, “the Act” means the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Commencement Information

I1 Art. 1 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

Relevant offences S

2.—(1) For the purposes of section 34 of the Act (compensation orders against persons convicted of relevant offences), “relevant offence” means an offence specified in Schedule 1.

(2) For the purposes of section 35 of the Act (fines for relevant offences: court to consider financial benefits), “relevant offence” means an offence specified in Schedule 2.

(3) For the purposes of section 36 of the Act (power to order conviction etc. for offence to be publicised), “relevant offence” means an offence specified in Schedule 3.

(4) For the purposes of section 38 (vicarious liability for certain offences by employees and agents) and section 39 (liability where activity carried out by arrangement with another) of the Act, “relevant offence” means an offence specified in Schedule 4.

(5) In the Schedules to this Order, any reference to an offence includes a reference to an attempt, conspiracy or incitement to commit that offence.

Commencement Information

I2 Art. 2 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

PAUL WHEELHOUSE

Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers

St Andrew’s House,

Edinburgh

19th November 2014

Article 2(1)

SCHEDULE 1 S Relevant Offences for the Purposes of Section 34 of the Act (compensation orders against persons convicted of relevant offences)

The Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 S

F1 1.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 1 para. 1 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 S

2.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990(2)—

(a) section 33(6) (unauthorised or harmful depositing, treatment or disposal etc. of waste; breaching conditions of a waste management licence)(3);

(b) section 59(5) (failure to comply with a notice requiring removal of waste);

(c) section 63(2) (offences in relation to depositing waste other than controlled waste);

(d) section 78M(1) (failure to comply with a remediation notice)(4).

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 S

F2 3.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 1 para. 3 omitted (1.9.2018) by virtue of The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 14(2)(a) (with reg. 78, sch. 5)

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 S

4.  An offence under section 293(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995(5) (statutory offences: art and part and aiding and abetting) as it applies in relation to any other offence listed in this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Special Waste Regulations 1996 S

5.  An offence under regulation 18(1) of the Special Waste Regulations 1996(6) (failure to comply with any obligation or requirement under the Regulations).

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 S

6.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000(7)—

(a) regulation 13(1) (holding contaminated equipment without registration);

(b) regulation 13(2) (offences relating to the holding, disposing and decontaminating of equipment).

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Landfill (Scotland) Regulations 2003 S

F3 7.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 1 para. 7 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 S

F4 8.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 1 para. 8 revoked (1.1.2022) by The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/412), reg. 1(2), sch. para. 1

The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 S

9.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007(8)—

(a) regulation 40(1) (breaching the producer registration obligation, the producer recovery and recycling obligations, or the certifying obligation);

(b) regulation 40(3) (breaching operator recovery and recycling obligations);

(c) regulation 40(4) (contravening requirements or conditions of accreditation);

(d) regulation 40(5) (false or misleading information);

(e) regulation 40(6) (failure to comply with notice requirements);

(f) regulation 40(8) (holding companies).

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009 S

10.  An offence under either of the following provisions of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009(9)—

(a) regulation 10(6) (failure by operator to take preventive measures, etc.);

(b) regulation 12(5) (failure by operator to take remedial action, etc.).

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 S

F5 11.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F5 Sch. 1 para. 11 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 S

12.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011(10)—

(a) section 42(1)(d) (failure to comply with direction as to taking of safety measure in safety report);

(b) section 52(1)(c) (failure to comply with direction as to taking of measure in inspection report);

(c) section 52(1)(g) (failure to comply with notice of identification of thing which might affect the safety of the reservoir);

(d) section 70(1) (failure to comply with enforcement notice).

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 S

F6 13.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F6 Sch. 1 para. 13 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 S

14.  An offence under either of the following provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014(11)—

(a) section 40(1) (causing significant environmental harm etc.);

(b) section 41(7) (failure to comply with remediation order).

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

[F7 15.   An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018—

(a) regulation 69(1)(a) (contravention of regulation 7 (carrying on an activity otherwise than in accordance with an authorisation));

(b) regulation 69(1)(b) (contravention of regulation 8);

(c) regulation 69(1)(c) (failure to comply with or contravention of a general binding rule);

(d) regulation 69(1)(d) (failure to comply with or contravention of a condition of a registration);

(e) regulation 69(1)(e) (failure to comply with or contravention of a condition of a permit);

(f) regulation 69(1)(f) (failure to comply with the requirements of a regulatory notice);

(g) regulation 69(1)(g) (failure to comply with the requirements of a revocation notice);

(h) regulation 69(1)(i) (failure to comply with an order of a court); and

(i) regulation 69(1)(m) (causing or permitting any other person to commit an offence), where the offence caused or permitted is an offence referred to in this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

F7 Sch. 1 para. 15 inserted (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 14(2)(b) (with reg. 78, sch. 5)

Article 2(2)

SCHEDULE 2 S Relevant Offences for the Purposes of Section 35 (fines: court to consider financial benefits)

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 S

1.  An offence under section 14K of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(12) (offences in relation to species control orders).

Commencement Information

I11 Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 S

F8 2.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8 Sch. 2 para. 2 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 S

F9 3.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F9 Sch. 2 para. 3 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 S

4.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990(13)—

(a) section 33(6) (unauthorised or harmful depositing, treatment or disposal etc. of waste; breaching conditions of a waste management licence)(14);

(b) section 34(6) (failure to comply with duty of care requirements)(15);

F10 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10 (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10 (e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(f) section 59(5) (failure to comply with notice requiring removal of waste);

(g) section 63(2) (offences in relation to depositing waste other than controlled waste);

(h) section 71(3) (failure to comply with information notice)(16);

(i) section 78M(1) (failure to comply with a remediation notice)(17).

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 2 paras. 4(c)-(e) revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

Commencement Information

I12 Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 S

F11 5.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 2 para. 5 omitted (1.9.2018) by virtue of The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 14(3)(a) (with reg. 78, sch. 5)

The Environment Act 1995 S

6.  An offence under either of the following provisions of the Environment Act 1995(18)—

(a) section 27(3) (offences relating to information notices)(19);

(b) section 110(2)(a) (failure to comply with a requirement imposed under enforcement powers)(20).

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 S

7.  An offence under section 293(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995(21) (statutory offences: art and part and aiding and abetting) as it applies in relation to any other offence listed in this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I14 Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Special Waste Regulations 1996 S

8.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Special Waste Regulations 1996(22)—

(a) regulation 18(1) (failure to comply with any obligation or requirement under the Regulations);

(b) regulation 18(3) (false or misleading statements);

(c) regulation 18(4) (false entries in records).

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 S

9.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000(23)—

(a) regulation 13(1) (holding contaminated equipment without registration);

(b) regulation 13(2) (offences relating to the holding, disposing and decontaminating of equipment);

(c) regulation 13(3) (failure to comply with labelling requirements);

(d) regulation 13(4) (offences related to the supplying of information).

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 S

F12 10.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 2 para. 10 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 S

11.  An offence under section 18(9) of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003(24) (failure to comply with information notice etc. or altering, suppressing or destroying documents).

Commencement Information

I17 Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Landfill (Scotland) Regulations 2003 S

F13 12.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 2 para. 12 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 S

F14 13.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 2 para. 13 revoked (1.1.2022) by The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/412), reg. 1(2), sch. para. 1

The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 S

14.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007(25)—

(a) regulation 40(1) (breaching the producer registration obligation, the producer recovery and recycling obligations, or the certifying obligation);

(b) regulation 40(3) (breaching operator recovery and recycling obligations);

(c) regulation 40(4) (contravening requirements or conditions of accreditation);

(d) regulation 40(5) (false or misleading information);

(e) regulation 40(6) (failure to comply with notice requirements);

(f) regulation 40(8) (holding companies).

Commencement Information

I18 Sch. 2 para. 14 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009 S

15.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009(26)—

(a) regulation 10(6) (failure by operator to take preventive measures, etc.);

(b) regulation 11(7) (failure by operator to identify potential remedial measures, etc.);

(c) regulation 12(5) (failure by operator to take remedial action, etc.);

(d) regulation 18(4) (failure to provide required information).

Commencement Information

I19 Sch. 2 para. 15 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 S

16.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009(27)—

(a) regulation 89(1)(a)(i) to (xi) (producer failing to comply with requirements etc.);

(b) regulation 89(1)(b) (false or misleading information) insofar as it relates to information furnished under regulation 11 (information provided to operators of battery compliance schemes), 27 (application by a small producer to register) or 29 (notification of changes to registration details);

(c) regulation 89(1)(c) (false or misleading information);

(d) regulation 89(1)(d) (false or misleading information) insofar as it relates to reports furnished under regulation 13 (reporting: portable batteries placed on the market by a small producer) or 16(5) or (6) (reporting portable batteries);

(e) regulation 89(2) (failure to comply with requirements etc.);

(f) regulation 89(4) (approved battery treatment operator or exporter failing to comply with requirements etc.);

(g) regulation 89(6)(a) (disposing waste automotive and industrial batteries in landfill or by incineration);

(h) regulation 89(6)(b) (failure to comply with requirements etc.);

(i) regulation 89(6)(c) (disclosing information in contravention of regulation 82) insofar as the information disclosed under or by virtue of regulation 82(1) was disclosed by SEPA;

(j) regulation 89(6)(d) (failure to comply with an enforcement notice) insofar as the enforcement notice was served by SEPA;

(k) regulation 89(6)(e) (failure to comply with a requirement; powers of entry and inspection) insofar as the requirement was imposed by an enforcement officer authorised by SEPA(28);

(l) regulation 89(6)(h) (failure to produce records or information) insofar as the requirement to produce a record or information was imposed by an enforcement officer authorised by SEPA;

(m) regulation 89(6)(i) (false and misleading information to an enforcement officer) insofar as the information was provided to an enforcement officer authorised by SEPA or a person accompanying such an officer.

Commencement Information

I20 Sch. 2 para. 16 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 S

17.  An offence under section 47(1) of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009(29) (failure to provide information or documents required by notice; disposal, altering etc. of documents).

Commencement Information

I21 Sch. 2 para. 17 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Ozone-Depleting Substances (Qualifications) Regulations 2009 S

18.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Ozone-Depleting Substances (Qualifications) Regulations 2009(30)—

(a) regulation 9(c) (false or misleading information);

(b) regulation 9(d) (failure to produce records);

(c) regulation 5(7)(qualification and supervision);

(d) regulation 6(4) (offences related to training).

Commencement Information

I22 Sch. 2 para. 18 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Waste Information (Scotland) Regulations 2010 S

19.  An offence under regulation 6(1) of the Waste Information (Scotland) Regulations 2010(31) (offences related to waste information requests).

Commencement Information

I23 Sch. 2 para. 19 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 S

F15 20.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 2 para. 20 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2011 S

F16 21.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 2 para. 21 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 S

22.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011(32)—

(a) section 5(2) (failure to comply: duty of multiple reservoir managers to co-operate);

(b) section 17(1) or (2) (offences: registration);

(c) section 42(1) (offences: construction or alteration);

(d) section 52(1) or (2) (offences: inspection, supervision, record keeping);

(e) section 58(1) (offences: record keeping, display of emergency response information);

(f) section 66(1) (offence: failure to comply with a notice regarding appointment of engineer);

(g) section 70(1) (failure to comply with enforcement notice);

(h) section 99(2) (altering, suppressing or destroying documents);

(i) section 103(4) (failure to provide notice of revocation of appointment or resignation of engineer).

Commencement Information

I24 Sch. 2 para. 22 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 S

F17 23.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 2 para. 23 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013 S

24.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013(33)—

(a) article 82(1) (false or misleading statements) insofar as the statement is made in purported compliance with article 45, or Parts 9 to 12 of that Order;

(b) article 82(2) (failure to comply with enforcement notice) insofar as the enforcement notice was served by SEPA or the Scottish Ministers;

(c) article 82(5) (refusing access to premises), but only where the administrator is SEPA(34).

Commencement Information

I25 Sch. 2 para. 24 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 S

25.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013(35)—

(a) regulation 90(1) or (2) (failure to comply with producer obligations etc.);

(b) regulation 90(3) (failure of an operator of a scheme to comply with requirements);

(c) regulation 90(4) (failure of an operator to ensure that systems are set up to prioritise the reuse of whole appliances);

(d) regulation 90(6) (failure of a distributor to comply with information and record keeping requirements);

(e) regulation 90(7) (failure of an operator of an approved authorised treatment facility, or an approved exporter, to comply with requirements);

(f) regulation 90(8)(a) (miscellaneous offences);

(g) regulation 90(8)(b) (failure to comply with enforcement notice);

(h) regulation 90(8)(c) (entry and inspections powers; failure to comply);

(i) regulation 90(8)(f) (failure to produce information when required);

(j) regulation 90(8)(g) (false or misleading information);

(k) regulation 90(9) (failure to collect or transport waste electrical and electronic equipment in a way that optimises reuse and recycling).

Commencement Information

I26 Sch. 2 para. 25 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 S

26.  An offence under either of the following provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014(36)—

(a) section 40(1) (causing significant environmental harm etc.);

(b) section 41(7) (failure to comply with remediation order).

Commencement Information

I27 Sch. 2 para. 26 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

[F18 27.   An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018—

(a) regulation 69(1)(a) (contravention of regulation 7 (carrying on an activity otherwise than in accordance with an authorisation));

(b) regulation 69(1)(b) (contravention of regulation 8);

(c) regulation 69(1)(c) (failure to comply with or contravention of a general binding rule);

(d) regulation 69(1(d) (failure to comply with or contravention of a condition of a registration);

(e) regulation 69(1(e) (failure to comply with or contravention of a condition of a permit);

(f) regulation 69(1(f) (failure to comply with the requirements of a regulatory notice);

(g) regulation 69(1(g) (failure to comply with the requirements of a revocation notice);

(h) regulation 69(1)(h) (failure to comply with an information notice without reasonable excuse);

(i) regulation 69(1)(i) (failure to comply with an order by a court);

(j) regulation 69(1)(j) (making a false, misleading or reckless statement);

(k) regulation 69(1)(k) (making a false entry);

(l) regulation 69(1)(l) (forging a document); and

(m) regulation 69(1)(m) (causing or permitting any other person to commit an offence), where the offence caused or permitted is an offence referred to in this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 2 para. 27 inserted (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 14(3)(b) (with reg. 78, sch. 5)

Article 2(3)

SCHEDULE 3 S Relevant Offences for the Purposes of Section 36 of the Act (power to order conviction etc. for offence to be publicised)

The Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 S

F19 1.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F19 Sch. 3 para. 1 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 S

2.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990(37)—

(a) section 33(6) (unauthorised or harmful depositing, treatment or disposal etc. of waste; breaching conditions of a waste management licence)(38);

(b) section 59(5) (failure to comply with a notice requiring removal of waste);

(c) section 63(2) (offences in relation to depositing waste other than controlled waste);

(d) section 78M(1) (failure to comply with a remediation notice)(39).

Commencement Information

I28 Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 S

F20 3.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20 Sch. 3 para. 3 omitted (1.9.2018) by virtue of The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 14(4)(a) (with reg. 78, sch. 5)

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 S

4.  An offence under section 293(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995(40) (statutory offences: art and part and aiding and abetting) as it applies in relation to any other offence listed in this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I29 Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Special Waste Regulations 1996 S

5.  An offence under regulation 18(1) of the Special Waste Regulations 1996(41) (failure to comply with any obligation or requirement under the Regulations).

Commencement Information

I30 Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 S

6.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000(42)—

(a) regulation 13(1) (holding contaminated equipment without registration);

(b) regulation 13(2) (offences relating to the holding, disposing and decontaminating of equipment).

Commencement Information

I31 Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Landfill (Scotland) Regulations 2003 S

F21 7.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F21 Sch. 3 para. 7 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 S

F22 8.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 3 para. 8 revoked (1.1.2022) by The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/412), reg. 1(2), sch. para. 1

The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 S

9.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007(43)—

(a) regulation 40(1) (breaching the producer registration obligation, the producer recovery and recycling obligations, or the certifying obligation);

(b) regulation 40(3) (breaching operator recovery and recycling obligations);

(c) regulation 40(4) (contravening requirements or conditions of accreditation);

(d) regulation 40(5) (false or misleading information);

(e) regulation 40(6) (failure to comply with notice requirements);

(f) regulation 40(8) (holding companies).

Commencement Information

I32 Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009 S

10.  An offence under either of the following provisions of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009(44)—

(a) regulation 10(6) (failure by operator to take preventative measures, etc.);

(b) regulation 12(5) (failure by operator to take remedial action, etc.).

Commencement Information

I33 Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 S

F23 11.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F23 Sch. 3 para. 11 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 S

12.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011(45)—

(a) section 42(1)(d) (failure to comply with direction as to taking of safety measure in safety report);

(b) section 52(1)(c) (failure to comply with direction as to taking of measure in inspection report);

(c) section 52(1)(g) (failure to comply with notice of identification of thing which might affect the safety of the reservoir);

(d) section 70(1) (failure to comply with enforcement notice).

Commencement Information

I34 Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 S

F24 13.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F24 Sch. 3 para. 13 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 S

14.  An offence under either of the following provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014(46)—

(a) section 40(1) (causing significant environmental harm etc.);

(b) section 41(7) (failure to comply with remediation order).

Commencement Information

I35 Sch. 3 para. 14 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

[F25 15.   An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018—

(a) regulation 69(1)(a) (contravention of regulation 7 (carrying on an activity otherwise than in accordance with an authorisation));

(b) regulation 69(1)(b) (contravention of regulation 8);

(c) regulation 69(1)(c) (failure to comply with or contravention of a general binding rule);

(d) regulation 69(1(d) (failure to comply with or contravention of a condition of a registration);

(e) regulation 69(1(e) (failure to comply with or contravention of a condition of a permit);

(f) regulation 69(1(f) (failure to comply with the requirements of a regulatory notice);

(g) regulation 69(1(g) (failure to comply with the requirements of a revocation notice);

(h) regulation 69(1)(i) (failure to comply with an order by a court);

(i) regulation 69(1)(j) (making a false, misleading or reckless statement);

(j) regulation 69(1)(k) (making a false entry);

(l) regulation 69(1)(l) (forging a document); and

(m) regulation 69(1)(m) (causing or permitting any other person to commit an offence), where the offence caused or permitted is an offence referred to in this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

F25 Sch. 3 para. 15 inserted (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 14(4)(b) (with reg. 78, sch. 5)

Article 2(4)

SCHEDULE 4 S Relevant Offences for the Purposes of Sections 38 and 39 (vicarious liability and liability where activity carried out by arrangement with another)

The Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 S

F26 1.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F26 Sch. 4 para. 1 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 S

F27 2.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F27 Sch. 4 para. 2 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 S

3.  An offence under any of the following provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990(47)—

(a) section 33(6) (unauthorised or harmful depositing, treatment or disposal etc. of waste; breaching conditions of a waste management licence)(48);

(b) section 34(6) (failure to comply with duty of care requirements)(49);

(c) section 63(2) (offences in relation to depositing waste other than controlled waste).

Commencement Information

I36 Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 S

4.  An offence under section 293(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995(50) (statutory offences: art and part and aiding and abetting) as it applies in relation to any other offence listed in this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I37 Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Special Waste Regulations 1996 S

5.  An offence under regulation 18(1) of the Special Waste Regulations 1996(51) (failure to comply with any obligation or requirement under the Regulations).

Commencement Information

I38 Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 S

F28 6.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F28 Sch. 4 para. 6 revoked (1.1.2022) by The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/412), reg. 1(2), sch. para. 1

The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 S

F29 7.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F29 Sch. 4 para. 7 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012 S

F30 8.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F30 Sch. 4 para. 8 revoked (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 2 (with sch. 23)

The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 S

9.  An offence under section 40(1) of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014(52) (causing significant environmental harm etc.).

Commencement Information

I39 Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 31.12.2014, see art. 1(1)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order specifies relevant offences for the purposes of sections 34, 35, 36, 38 and 39 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (“the Act”).

Article 2(1) provides that the offences listed in Schedule 1 are the relevant offences for the purposes of section 34 of the Act. Section 34 of the Act modifies section 249(1) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46) (compensation orders against convicted persons) where a person is convicted of a relevant offence. The modifications allow payment of compensation to a relevant person for costs incurred (or to be incurred) in preventing, reducing remediating or mitigating the effects of any harm to the environment resulting from the offence, or other harm loss damage or adverse impacts.

Article 2(2) provides that the offences listed in Schedule 2 are the relevant offences for the purposes of section 35 of the Act. Section 35 provides that, where a person is convicted of a relevant offence and the court proposes to impose a fine, the court must have regard to any financial benefit which has accrued (or is likely to accrue) as a consequence of the offence.

Article 2(3) provides that the offences listed in Schedule 3 are the relevant offences for the purposes of section 36 of the Act. Section 36 provides that, where a person is convicted of a relevant offence, the court may make a publicity order.

Article 2(4) provides that the offences listed in Schedule 4 are the relevant offences for the purposes of sections 38 and 39 of the Act. Section 38 makes provision for vicarious liability for relevant offences by employees and agents. Section 39 makes provision for liability where activity is carried out by arrangement with another.

(1)

2014 asp 3.

(2)

1990 c.43.

(3)

Section 33 was relevantly amended by S.S.I. 2009/247 and S.S.I. 2011/226.

(4)

Section 78M was inserted by section 57 of the Environment Act 1995 (c.25) and extended by regulation 2 of S.S.I. 2007/179 so that it has effect in relation to harm or, subject to an exception in regulation 2(2), pollution of the water environment, so far as attributable to radioactivity possessed by any substance.

(5)

1995 c.46.

(6)

S.I. 1996/972, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(7)

S.S.I. 2000/95, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(8)

S.I. 2007/871, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(9)

S.S.I. 2009/266, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(10)

2011 asp 9.

(11)

2014 asp 3.

(12)

1981 c.69; section 14K was inserted by section 16 of the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6).

(13)

1990 c.43.

(14)

Section 33 was relevantly amended by S.S.I. 2009/247 and S.S.I. 2011/226.

(15)

Section 34 was relevantly amended by S.S.I. 2000/323, S.S.I. 2011/226, S.S.I. 2012/148, S.S.I. 2012/360 and S.S.I. 2005/22.

(16)

Section 71 was relevantly amended by paragraph 86(1) and (2) of Schedule 22, and paragraph 1 of Schedule 24, to the 1995 Act.

(17)

Section 78M was inserted by section 57 of the Environment Act 1995 (c.25) and extended by regulation 2 of S.S.I. 2007/179 so that it has effect in relation to harm or, subject to an exception in regulation 2(2), pollution of the water environment, so far as attributable to radioactivity possessed by any substance.

(18)

1995 c.25.

(19)

Section 27 was amended by paragraph 43(2) of schedule 3 to the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3) (“the 2014 Act”).

(20)

Section 110 was amended by paragraph 29(6) of schedule 3 to the 2014 Act.

(21)

1995 c.46.

(22)

S.I. 1996/972, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(23)

S.S.I. 2000/95, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(24)

2003 asp 3. Section 18 is applied with modifications to as much of the Northumbria River Basin District as lies within Scotland by S.I. 2003/3245, and to as much of the Solway Tweed River Basin District as lies within Scotland by S.I. 2004/99.

(25)

S.I. 2007/871, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(26)

S.S.I. 2009/266, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(27)

S.I. 2009/890, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(28)

Regulation 88(11) of S.I. 2009/890 provides for the meaning of “enforcement officer”.

(29)

2009 asp 6.

(30)

S.I. 2009/216, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(31)

S.S.I. 2010/435.

(32)

2011 asp 9.

(33)

S.I. 2013/1119, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(34)

Regulation 9 of S.I. 2013/1119 provides for the meaning of “administrator”.

(35)

S.I. 2013/3113, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(36)

2014 asp 3.

(37)

1990 c.43.

(38)

Section 33 was relevantly amended by S.S.I. 2009/247 and S.S.I. 2011/226.

(39)

Section 78M was inserted by section 57 of the Environment Act 1995 (c.25) and extended by regulation 2 of S.S.I. 2007/179 so that it has effect in relation to harm or, subject to an exception in regulation 2(2), pollution of the water environment, so far as attributable to radioactivity possessed by any substance.

(40)

1995 c.46.

(41)

S.I. 1996/972, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(42)

S.S.I. 2000/95, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(43)

S.I. 2007/871, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(44)

S.S.I. 2009/266, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(45)

2011 asp 9.

(46)

2014 asp 3.

(47)

1990 c.43.

(48)

Section 33 was relevantly amended by S.S.I. 2009/247 and S.S.I. 2011/226.

(49)

Section 34 was relevantly amended by S.S.I. 2000/323, S.S.I. 2011/226, S.S.I. 2012/148, S.S.I. 2012/360 and S.S.I. 2005/22.

(50)

1995 c.46.

(51)

S.I. 1996/972, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.

(52)

2014 asp 3.