Presidential Decree no. 3/2021 on single use of plastic products. País/Territorio Maldivas Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2021 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Government Gazette of the Maldives, vol. 50 no. 185 of 2021. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Cooperativa/organización de productores Cumplimiento/aplicación Monitoreo Infracciones/sanciones Protección del medio ambiente Salud pública Reciclado/reutilización Derechos/cánones Gestión de desechos Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen This Presidential Decree concerns the use of plastic bags and plastic containers, and aims at reducing the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste. The Decree prescribes: manufacturers and importers of plastic bags and containers to register with the Ministry of Environment and Energy and pay a fee; retailers and service providers to charge customers for plastic bags and containers and display a sign informing them of the fee; consumers to reuse or recycle plastic bags and containers or dispose of them properly. The Ministry of Environment and Energy is empowered to monitor and enforce the implementation of the Decree and to impose penalties for violations. Texto completo Divehi Página web www.environment.gov.mv