6Extraterritorial application of Act

6 Extraterritorial application of Act

6 Extraterritorial application of Act

(1) If there is an extraterritorial impact, this Act and the regulations apply to—

(a) a person, whether or not the person is outside the State, and

(b) premises, whether or not the premises are outside the State, and

(c) a supplier, whether or not—

(i) the supplier is carrying on a business outside the State, or

(ii) the supplier is a party to a contract made outside the State.

(2) In this section—

extraterritorial impact means a matter or thing, whether it occurs or is located outside the State, that—

(a) affects, or is likely to affect, the environment of the State, or

(b) relates to the supply, or the likely supply, into or within the State of a regulated item, or

(c) relates to a non-compliance matter.

non-compliance matter means a matter or thing that is, or is likely to be, an offence under this Act or the regulations.