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Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) (OECD Decision) Regulations 1996
24Commencement and duration of special import permits
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24 Commencement and duration of special import permits
(1) A special import permit commences on: (a) the day on which the permit is granted; or (b) if a later day of commencement is stated in the permit—the later day. (2) A special import permit has effect for the period stated in the permit, being a period not longer than: (a) if the wastes to be imported under the permit are to be sent to a pre‑consented recovery facility—3 years; or (b) in any other case—1 year.