(1)In paragraph 25 of Schedule 1 to the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24) (purposes for which regulations may be made under section 2: offences), in sub-paragraph (2)(a)—
(a)in paragraph (i) for “six months” substitute “ 12 months ”;
(b)in paragraph (ii) for “£20,000” substitute “ £50,000 ”.
(2)Subsection (1) does not have effect in relation to regulations under section 2 of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 so far as relating to offences committed before the commencement of section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44).