Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
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; 1 Existing provision numbered as sub-section (1) by Punjab Act No.21 of 2016, Section 2 2 Added by Punjab Act No.21 of 2016, Section 2 Permission to manufacture carry bags from recycled plastic. Manufacturer to print on carry bags his name, address, registration number and other particulars. Prohibition to use carry bags or containers manufactured from recycled plastic. Public Analyst. Functions of local authority. (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.