64VContainer approvals

64V Container approvals (1) A supplier may apply to the waste manager for approval of a container or class of containers for a beverage. (2) An application must— (b) contain or be accompanied by the information prescribed by regulation.

(3) The waste manager must, within 56 days after receiving the application (the required time)— (4) The waste manager may refuse the application on any of the following grounds: (a) a supply arrangement is not in force between the supplier and the scheme coordinator; (b) the labelling for the container or containers of the class to which the application relates does not include a refund marking; (c) a ground prescribed by regulation. (5) If the waste manager does not decide the application within the required time, the waste manager is taken to have refused the application. (6) A container approval may— (a) be limited to containers supplied by the person to whom the approval is granted; and (b) include— (i) conditions prescribed by regulation; and (ii) any other conditions not inconsistent with a condition under subparagraph (i) that the waste manager imposes on the applicant. (7) The waste manager may suspend or revoke a container approval on any grounds prescribed by regulation. (8) A person commits an offence if— (a) the person holds a container approval; and

(b) the person fails to comply with a condition of the approval. (9) Strict liability applies to subsection (8) (a) and (b).