Tamil Nadu Plastic Articles (Prohibition of Sale, Storage, Transport and Use) Act, 2002.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The purpose of this Act is to prohibit the sale, storage, transport and use of certain plastic articles for the protection of the environment and public health. No person shall sell, store, transport or use any non-reusable carry bag, cup, tumbler or plate made of, or containing, plastic. No owner or person in charge of any food establishment shall use any plastic articles in their establishments. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act an authorized officer may inspect and seize any plastic articles. The remaining part of the Act contains penal provisions and provisions of miscellaneous nature.
Attached files
Web site
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Long title of text
A Bill to provide for prohibition of sale, storage, transport and use of certain plastic articles for the protection of environment and public health and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach