These Regulations bring into force the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 (c.26) (“the Act”).

Regulation 2(1) brings into force section 2 (glue trap licences) and section 10 (extent, commencement and short title) of the Act, which include regulation making powers, on 22nd May 2024.

Regulation 2(2) brings all remaining provisions of the Act, including provisions establishing new offences in England, into force on 31st July 2024.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.