Punjab Plastic Carry Bags (Manufacture, Usage and Disposal) Control Act, 2005 (Act No. 17 of 2005).

This Act, consisting of 26 sections and one Schedule, provides for the control on the manufacture of plastic carry bags and other plastic products from the recycled plastic and pigmented carry bags. In addition, it regulates their use; and prohibits disposal of non-bio-degradable plastic waste in public places, drains and sewers,for restoring and maintaining clean environment and for related matters. In particular, the Act establishes that no person shall manufacture or cause to be manufactured any carry bags of plastic with specific requirements. No person shall manufacture or cause to be manufactured for sale or use any recycled non-biodegradable plastic carry bags or containers with or without containing inorganic or organic pigments, plasticizers, lubricants and stabilizers, which are liable to cause poisoning of food during storing, carrying or packing of any item of food. No licence, for the manufacture, or sale of recycled carry bags above referred, granted or received under any law before the commencement of this Act, shall entitle the owner to commence or carry on such business.