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**transfer is accompagnied by a written description of the waste ([[Waste Transfer Note]]).

The Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice (The Code) sets out practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements. It is issued under section 34(7) of the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]] (the EPA) in relation to the duty of care set out in Section 34(1) of that Act<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/ Duty of Care Code of Practice]</ref>. The Code is applicable in England and Wales; in Scotland the Duty of Care regime is governed by [[The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) (Scotland) Regulations 2014]].

The Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice (The Code) sets out practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements. It is issued under section 34(7) of the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]] (the EPA) in relation to the duty of care set out in Section 34(1) of that Act<ref name="DOC">[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/ Duty of Care Code of Practice]</ref>. The Code is applicable in England and Wales; in Scotland the Duty of Care regime is governed by [[The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) (Scotland) Regulations 2014]].

Failure to comply with the duty of care is an offence with no upper limit on the courts' power to fine. In some instances a fixed penalty notice may be issued for failure to comply with the duty of care in place of prosecution. The Code is admissible as evidence in legal proceedings for Section 34(1) offences and its rules must be taken into account where relevant to questions raised in the case<ref~~>[https:~~/~~/www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/ Duty of Care]</ref~~>.

Failure to comply with the duty of care is an offence with no upper limit on the courts' power to fine. In some instances a fixed penalty notice may be issued for failure to comply with the duty of care in place of prosecution. The Code is admissible as evidence in legal proceedings for Section 34(1) offences and its rules must be taken into account where relevant to questions raised in the case<ref name="DOC" />.

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 **transfer is accompagnied by a written description of the waste ([[Waste Transfer Note]]).
-The Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice (The Code) sets out practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements. It is issued under section 34(7) of the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]] (the EPA) in relation to the duty of care set out in Section 34(1) of that Act<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/ Duty of Care Code of Practice]</ref>. The Code is applicable in England and Wales; in Scotland the Duty of Care regime is governed by [[The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) (Scotland) Regulations 2014]].
+The Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice (The Code) sets out practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements. It is issued under section 34(7) of the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]] (the EPA) in relation to the duty of care set out in Section 34(1) of that Act<ref name="DOC">[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/ Duty of Care Code of Practice]</ref>. The Code is applicable in England and Wales; in Scotland the Duty of Care regime is governed by [[The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) (Scotland) Regulations 2014]].
-Failure to comply with the duty of care is an offence with no upper limit on the courts' power to fine. In some instances a fixed penalty notice may be issued for failure to comply with the duty of care in place of prosecution. The Code is admissible as evidence in legal proceedings for Section 34(1) offences and its rules must be taken into account where relevant to questions raised in the case<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/ Duty of Care]</ref>.
+Failure to comply with the duty of care is an offence with no upper limit on the courts' power to fine. In some instances a fixed penalty notice may be issued for failure to comply with the duty of care in place of prosecution. The Code is admissible as evidence in legal proceedings for Section 34(1) offences and its rules must be taken into account where relevant to questions raised in the case<ref name="DOC" />.
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