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Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022

  • Legal

Jurisdiction: Republic of Ireland

Commencement: 31st October 2022

Amends: New Legislation

Mini Summary

The Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022 set out restrictions on the sale and distribution of solid fuels intended to heat domestic and licensed properties. These Regulations impose duties on producers and retailers of solid fuels. Furthermore, the Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012  are revoked.

Summary

These Regulations set out restrictions on the sale and distribution of solid fuels* and impose duties on producers and retailers of solid fuels.

*Solid fuels are solid substances, such as wood or coal, that are burned to produce heat.

These Regulations apply only to solid fuels intended to heat domestic or licensed premises.

Additionally, these Regulations revoke the  Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012  and some corresponding amendments, such as the:

  • Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
  • Air Pollution (Fixed Payment Notice) Regulations 2015.
  • Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2016.
  • Air Pollution Act 1987 (Registration of Fuel Bagging Operators and Suppliers, and Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2016.
  • Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.

Duties

Various duties apply.

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