5[F1(1)]“[F2Single use carrier bag][F2Carrier bag]” has the meaning given by the regulations, which may define that term by reference (in particular) to—E+W+N.I.
(a)a bag's size, thickness, construction, composition or other characteristics, [F3or]
(b)its intended use, [F4or
(c)its price,]
or any combination of those factors.
[F5(2) In this paragraph “ price ” means the price paid by a specified person, excluding any minimum charge that may be applicable by virtue of paragraph 4. ]
Textual Amendments
F1 Sch. 6 para. 5 renumbered as Sch. 6 para. 5(1) (N.I.) (28.4.2014) by Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 7) , s. 6(2)
F2 Words in Act substituted (N.I.) (28.4.2014) by Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 7) , s. 1(a)
F3 Word in Sch. 6 para. 5(1)(a) omitted (N.I.) (28.4.2014) by virtue of Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 7) , s. 6(3)(a)
F4 Sch. 6 para. 5(1)(c) and preceding word inserted (N.I.) (28.4.2014) by Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 7) , s. 6(3)(b)
F5 Sch. 6 para. 5(2) inserted (N.I.) (28.4.2014) by Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 7) , s. 6(4)