8Citation, commencement and extent

(1)This Act may be cited as the Deposit of Poisonous Waste Act 1972.

(2)Sections 3, 4 and 5(3) and (4) of this Act shall come into force on a day appointed by the Secretary of State by order made by statutory instrument; but subject as aforesaid this Act shall come into force on the date of its passing.

(3)This Act does not extend to Northern Ireland.