Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SOR/2022-138).
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
These Regulations do not apply in respect of plastic manufactured items referred to in section 1 that are in transit through Canada, from a place outside Canada to another place outside Canada, and are accompanied by written evidence establishing that the items are in transit. Subject to sections 8 and 9, these Regulations do not apply in respect of plastic manufactured items referred to in section 1 that are manufactured, imported or sold for the purpose of export. These Regulations do not apply in respect of plastic manufactured items referred to in section 1 that are waste. The prohibitions of these Regulations refer to manufacturing and sale of: single-use plastic ring carriers; single-use plastic straws; single-use plastic checkout bags, single-use plastic cutlery, single-use plastic food services ware; single-use plastic stir sticks. Exemptions are admitted for instance for sale of plastic straw depending on the setting or type of sale.
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Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No