State Act

THE PUNJAB PLASTIC CARRY BAGS (MANUFACTURE, USAGE AND DISPOSAL) CONTROL ACT, 2005

9. The local authority may perform all or any of the following functions, namely: - (a) to carry out and sponsor investigation and research relating to the problem of plastic waste; (b) to plan and organize the training to persons engaged in manufacture, use and disposal of plastics; (c) to organize through the mass media a comprehensive programme regarding prevention of environment degradation due to plastics; (d) to collect, compile and publish technical and statistical data relating to manufacture, use and disposal of plastic waste; (e) to prepare manuals, guides relating to manufacture, use and disposal of plastics and disseminate information relating thereto; (f) to make aware the general public about the harm of usage of plastics; and (g) to perform such other functions, as may be prescribed.