LAW N° 57/2008 OF 10/09/2008 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF MANUFACTURING, IMPORTATION, USE AND SALE OF POLYTHENE BAGS IN RWANDA
This provision says the law bans manufacturing, using, importing, and selling polythene bags in Rwanda.
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This provision says the law bans manufacturing, using, importing, and selling polythene bags in Rwanda. This article defines “polythene bag” / “sachet plastique” as a low-density synthetic product made from ethene and commonly used for packaging. Manufacturing, using, importing, and selling polythene bags is prohibited, and violations can lead to fines, imprisonment, confiscation, and doubled penalties for repeat offences. The Prime Minister’s Order must set a list of polythene bags that may be used only in exceptional cases in Rwanda. People who want to make, use, import, or sell polythene bags must apply in writing for authorization from the Rwanda Environment Management Authority.
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Provisions of LAW N° 57/2008 OF 10/09/2008 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF MANUFACTURING, IMPORTATION, USE AND SALE OF POLYTHENE BAGS IN RWANDA
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Icyo itegeko rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the law bans manufacturing, using, importing, and selling polythene bags in Rwanda.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo itegeko rigamije Article One : Purpose of this Law Article Premier : Objet de la loi Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo itegeko rigamije Article One : Purpose of this Law Article Premier : Objet de la loi Iri tegeko rigamije kubuza gukora, gukoresha, gutumiza no gucuruza amasashe akozwe muri pulasitiki mu Rwanda. This Law prohibits the manufacturing, usage, importation and sale of polythene bags in Rwanda. La présente loi a pour objet l‟interdiction de la fabrication, de l‟utilisation, de l‟importation et de la commercialisation des sachets en plastique au Rwanda. - 2 Verify source ↗
Igisobanuro cya “sashe ikozwe
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines “polythene bag” / “sachet plastique” as a low-density synthetic product made from ethene and commonly used for packaging.
Ingingo ya 2: Igisobanuro cya “sashe ikozwe muri pulasitiki” Article 2: Definition of the term “polythene bags” Article 2 : Définition de « sachet plastique » en Ingingo ya 2: Igisobanuro cya “sashe ikozwe muri pulasitiki” Article 2: Definition of the term “polythene bags” Article 2 : Définition de « sachet plastique » en Muri iri itegeko “isashe ikozwe muri pulasitiki” ni igikoresho mvaruganda cy‟uburemere buke (faible densité/low density) gikozwe n‟uruhererekane rw‟imiti y‟ubutabire yitwa “ethene/ éthylène iteye itya: (CH2=CH2 ). Akenshi In this Law, a “poythene bag” is a synthetic industrial product with a low density composed of numerous chemical molecules ethene with a chemical formula; (CH2=CH2). In most cases is used in packaging of various the bag 82 Aux termes de la présente loi, le terme « sachet en plastique » désigne un matériel synthétique faible densité composé de plusieurs de molécules appelé "éthylène‟‟ de formule chimique : (CH2=CH2) chimiques simples, OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009 iyo sashe ikoreshwa mu gupfunyika ibintu bitandukanye. products. .Dans plusieurs cas,ce sachet est utilisé comme emballage pour divers produits. - 3 Verify source ↗
Ibibujijwe
AI-assisted research summary: Manufacturing, using, importing, and selling polythene bags is prohibited, and violations can lead to fines, imprisonment, confiscation, and doubled penalties for repeat offences.
Ingingo ya 3 : Ibibujijwe Article 3: Prohibitions Article 3 : Interdictions Ingingo ya 3 : Ibibujijwe Article 3: Prohibitions Article 3 : Interdictions Gukora, gukoresha, gutumiza no gucuruza amasashe akozwe muri pulasitiki birabujijwe mu Rwanda. Manufacturing, using, importing and selling polythene bags is hereby prohibited in Rwanda. La fabrication, l‟utilisation, l‟importation et la commercialisation des sachets en plastique sont interdites au Rwanda. Article 3 of this Law shall be punished as follows : Quiconque agit contrairement aux dispositions de l‟article 3 de la présente loi est sanctionné des peines suivantes : Inganda zikora amasashe akoze muri pulasitiki, ibigo by‟ubucuruzi cyangwa umuntu wese bafatanywe amasashe akozwe muri pulasitiki abujijwe batabyemerewe biri muri bubiko bwabo, bayakora cyangwa bayakoresha, bahanishwa igifungo cy‟amezi atandatu (6) kugeza ku mezi Industries which manufacture polythene bags, commercial companies or any person found in possession of prohibited polythene bags without autorisation in their stores, manufacturing or using shall be punished by an imprisonment of six (6) months to twelve (12) them, Les industries qui fabriquent les sachets en plastique, les entreprises commerciales ou toute personne physique ayant dans leurs stocks des les sachets fabricant ou en les utilisant, sont punis d‟une peine d‟emprisonnement de six (6) à douze (12) interdits sans autorisation en 84 OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009 cumi n‟abiri (12) n‟ihazabu y‟amafaranga y‟u Rwanda kuva ku bihumbi ijana (100.000 Frw) kugeza ku mafaranga ibihumbi magana atanu (500.000 Frw) cyangwa kimwe muri ibyo bihano. months and a fine of one hundred thousand (100.000 Rwf) to five hundred thousand (500.000 Rwf) Rwandan francs or one of the two penalties. mois et d‟une amende de cent mille (100.000 Frw) à cinq cent mille (500.000 Frw) francs rwandais ou l‟une de ces peines seulement. Umuntu wese utabyemerewe ugurisha amasashe akozwe muri pulasitiki ahanishwa ihazabu y‟amafaranga y‟u Rwanda kuva ku bihumbi icumi (10.000 Frw) kugeza ku mafaranga ibihumbi magana itatu (300.000 Frw). Any unauthorized person who sells polythene bags shall be punished by a fine ranging from ten thousand (10.000 Rwf) to three hundred thousand (300.000 Rwf ) Rwandan francs. Toute personne non autorisée qui vend des sachets en plastique est punie d‟une amende allant de dix mille (10.000 Frw) à trois cent mille (300.000 Frw) francs rwandais. Umuntu wese utabyemerewe ukoresha amasashe ihazabu akozwe muri pulasitiki ahanishwa y‟amafaranga y‟u Rwanda kuva ku bihumbi bitanu (5.000) kugeza ku bihumbi ijana 100.000 Frw kandi akamburwa ayo masashe. Any unauthorized person who uses polythene bags shall be punished by a fine ranging from five thousand (5000 Rwf) to one hundred thousand (100.000 Rwf) Rwandan francs and his/her bags shall be confiscated. Toute personne non autorisée qui utilise des sachets en plastique est punie d‟une amende de cinq mille (5.000 Frw) à cent mille (100.000 Frw) francs rwandais et ses sachets sont confisqués. Abavugwa bose muri iyi ngingo bamburwa ayo masashe akajyanwa mu bubiko bwabugenewe bushyirwaho na REMA. All persons mentioned in this Article shall be dispossessed of their Polythene bags and the bags shall be taken to the appropriate stores established by REMA. Tous les sachets appartenant aux catégories mentionnées au présent article sont confisqués et gardés dans un entrepôt aménagé à cet effet par REMA. Iyo habaye isubiracyaha, igihano cyikuba kabiri. In case of recidivism, the penalty shall be doubled. En cas de récidive, les sanctions sont doublées. UMUTWE WA IV: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER IV : FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE IV : DISPOSITIONS FINALES - 4 Verify source ↗
Ikoreshwa ridasanzwe kandi rya
AI-assisted research summary: The Prime Minister’s Order must set a list of polythene bags that may be used only in exceptional cases in Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 4 : Ikoreshwa ridasanzwe kandi rya ngombwa Article 4: Exceptional and necessary use Article 4 : Utilisations exceptionnelles et essentielles UMUTWE WA II: GUTANGA URUHUSHYA NO KUGENZURA CHAPTER II : AUTHORISATION AND CONTROL CHAPITRE II: CONTROLE ET AUTORISATION Ingingo ya 4 : Ikoreshwa ridasanzwe kandi rya ngombwa Article 4: Exceptional and necessary use Article 4 : Utilisations exceptionnelles et essentielles Haseguriwe ibivugwa mu ngingo ya 3 y‟iri tegeko, Iteka rya Minisitiri w‟Intebe rishyiraho urutonde rw‟amasashe akozwe muri pulasitiki akenewe gukoreshwa mu buryo budasanzwe mu Rwanda. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of this Law, an Order of the Prime Minister shall establish a list of polythene bags necessary to be used in exceptional cases in Rwanda. Sans préjudice aux dispositions de l‟article 3 de la présente loi, un arrêté du Premier Ministre détermine la liste des types de sachets en plastique utilisés pourront qui exceptionnellement au Rwanda. être Urwo rutonde ruvugururwa mu gihe cyose bibaye ngombwa. The list shall be up dated at any time where it is deemed necessary. Cette liste est actualisée chaque fois que de besoin. UMUTWE WA II: GUTANGA URUHUSHYA NO KUGENZURA CHAPTER II : AUTHORISATION AND CONTROL CHAPITRE II: CONTROLE ET AUTORISATION - 5 Verify source ↗
Itangwa ry’ uruhushya
AI-assisted research summary: People who want to make, use, import, or sell polythene bags must apply in writing for authorization from the Rwanda Environment Management Authority.
Ingingo ya 5 : Itangwa ry’ uruhushya Article 5: Authorisation Article 5 : Autorisation Ingingo ya 5 : Itangwa ry’ uruhushya Article 5: Authorisation Article 5 : Autorisation Hakurikijwe ibivugwa mu ngingo ya 4 y‟iri tegeko, umuntu ushaka gukora, gukoresha, gutumiza no gucuruza amasashe akozwe muri pulasitiki, abisabira uruhushya mu nyandiko Ikigo cy‟Igihugu cyo kubungabunga ibidukikije. Pursuant to Article 4 of this Law, any person who requires to manufacture, to use, to import and to sell polythene bags shall apply for a written Rwanda authorisation Environment Management Authority. from Dans le cadre des dispositions de l‟article 4 de la présente loi, toute personne qui désire fabriquer, importer, utiliser ou commercialiser les sachets en plastique, adresse une demande d‟autorisation écrite à l‟Office Rwandais de Protection de l‟Environnement. Iyo nyandiko igomba kugaragaza impamvu asaba The application letter should indicate the La demande doit être dûment motivée et 83 OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009 urwo ruhushya n‟uburyo azacunga umwanda uturuka kuri ayo masashe akozwe muri pulasitiki. reasons for the request and the ways through which he or she will manage the polythene waste. présenter les modalités de gestion des déchets issus de l‟utilisation de ces sachets en plastique. Uwasabye uruhushya ahabwa igisubizo mu gihe kitarenze iminsi makumyabiri (20) y‟akazi . The applicant shall be given a response in a period not exceeding twenty (20) working days. Le requérant doit obtenir la réponse dans un délai ne dépassant pas vingt jours ouvrables. (20) - 6 Verify source ↗
Igenzura
AI-assisted research summary: The listed institutions are responsible for controlling the use of polythene bags in Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 6: Igenzura .Article 6: Control Article 6 : Contrôle UMUTWE WA III: INGINGO ZIHANA CHAPTER III : PENAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE III: DISPOSITIONS PENALES 79 OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009 Ingingo ya 6: Igenzura Article 6: Control Article 6 : Contrôle zishinzwe kugenzura Inzego imikoreshereze y‟amasashe akozwe muri pulasitiki mu Rwanda ni abagenzacyaha ba Polisi, abagenzuzi ba gasutamo, abakozi b‟Ikigo cy‟Igihugu cyo Kubungabunga Ibidukikije, abakozi b‟Ikigo cy‟Igihugu Gitsura Ubuziranenge, inzego z‟umutekano, abayobozi b‟ inzego z‟ibanze, n‟abandi bakozi bakenewe bahabwa ububasha n‟iteka rya Minisitiri ufite ubutabera mu nshingano ze. Institutions in charge of controlling the use of polythene bags are Judicial Police, Custom officers, Rwanda Environment Management Authority staff, Rwanda Bureau of Standards staff, Security Organs, Local Authorities and other necessary personnel authorized by an Order of the Minister in charge of justice. Les institutions habilitées à exercer le contrôle de l‟utilisation des sachets en plastique sont la police judiciaire, les Agents de la douane,le personnel de l‟Office Rwandais de Protection de l‟Environnement, l‟Office Rwandais de Normalisation, les Organes en charge de la Sécurité Nationale, les autorités locales et autre personnel nécessaire désigné par arrêté du Ministre ayant la justice dans ses attributions. le personnel de UMUTWE WA III: INGINGO ZIHANA CHAPTER III : PENAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE III: DISPOSITIONS PENALES - 7 Verify source ↗
Ibihano
AI-assisted research summary: This article says a person who does not comply with Article 3 of the law is subject to penalties.
Ingingo ya 7 : Ibihano Article 7 : Penalties Article 7 : Peines Ingingo ya 7 : Ibihano Article 7 : Penalties Article 7 : Peines Umuntu wese utubahirije ibivugwa mu ngingo ya 3 y‟iri tegeko ahanwa ku buryo bukurikira : Any person who contravenes provisions of - 8 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije
AI-assisted research summary: Any earlier legal provisions that conflict with this Law are repealed.
Ingingo ya 8: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Article 8 : Abrogating provisions Article 8: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 8: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Article 8 : Abrogating provisions Article 8: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo zose z‟amategeko abanziriza iri kandi zinyuranyije na ryo zivanyweho. All prior legal provisions contrary to this Law are hereby repealed. Toutes les dispositions légales antérieures et contraires à la présente loi sont abrogées. 85 OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009 - 9 Verify source ↗
Igihe
AI-assisted research summary: This law starts to apply on the day it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 9: Igihe gukurikizwa iri tegeko ritangira Article 9: Commencement Article 9: Entrée en vigueur 80 OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009 ITEGEKO N°57/2008 RYO KUWA 10/09/2008 RYEREKEYE IKORWA, ITUMIZWA, IKORESHWA N’ICURUZWA RY’AMASASHE MURI PULASITIKI MU RWANDA AKOZWE KUBUZA LAW N°57/2008 OF 10/09/2008 RELATING TO OF THE IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURING, USE AND SALE OF POLYTHENE BAGS IN RWANDA PROHIBITION LOI No57/2008 DU 10/09/2008 PORTANT INTERDICTION DE LA FABRICATION, L’IMPORTATION, L’UTILISATION ET LA DES COMMERCIALISATION SACHETS EN PLASTIQUE AU RWANDA Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République ; INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO YEMEJE, NONE NATWE DUHAMIJE, DUTANGAJE ITEGEKO RITYA KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RYANDIKWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA. RITEYE THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, PROMULGATE THE FOLLOWING LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA. LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTE ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIEE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA. INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT : Umutwe w‟Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 02 Nyakanga 2008; The Chamber of Deputies, in its session of 02 July 2008; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 02 juillet 2008 ; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y‟u Rwanda ryo ku wa 4 Kamena 2003 nk‟uko ryavuguruwe kugeza ubu cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 49, iya 62, iya 66, iya 67, iya 90, iya 93, iya 108, iya 118 n‟iya 201; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 04 June 2003 as amended to date, especially in Articles 49, 62, 66, 67, 66, 90, 93, 108, 118, and 201; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda du 04 juin 2003, telle que révisée à ce jour, spécialement en ses articles 49, 62, 66, 67, 90, 93, 108, 118, et 201 ; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Ngenga n° 4/2005 ryo ku wa 08/04/2005 rigena uburyo bwo kurengera, kubungabunga no guteza imbere ibidukikije mu Rwanda cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo iya 26, iya to Organic Law n° 04/2005 of Pursuant 08/04/2005 determining the modalities for protection Conservation and Management of the Environment especially in Articles 26, 32, Vu la Loi Organique no 04/2005 du 08/04/2005, portant protection, sauvegarde et promotion de l‟environnement au Rwanda, spécialement en ses articles 26,32, 33,34, 35, 65, 74, 75,77, 88 et 81 OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009 32, iya 33, iya 34, iya 35 n‟iya 65, iya 74, iya 75 iya 77, iya 88 n‟iya 109 ; 33, 34, 35, 65, 74, 75, 77, 88 and 109; 109 ; Ishingiye ku Itegeko n° 03/2002 ryo kuwa 19/01/2002 rishyiraho Ikigo cy‟Igihugu Gitsura Ubuziranenge; Pursuant to Law n° 03/2002 of 19/01/2002 establishing the Rwandan Bureau of Standards; Vu la Loi no 03/2002 du 19/01/2002 portant de l‟Office de création Normalisation ; Rwandais Ishingiye ku Itegeko n° 16/2006 ryo ku wa imikorere 03/04/2006 n‟inshingano cyo kubungabunga Ibidukikije (REMA); cy‟Igihugu imiterere, by‟Ikigo rigena Pursuant to Law n° 16/2006 of 03/04/2006 determining the organization, functioning and attributions Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA); Vu la Loi no 16/2006 du 03/04/2006 portant organisation, fonctionnement et attributions de l‟Office de de l‟Environnement (REMA) ; Protection Rwandais YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE: UMUTWE WA MBERE: RUSANGE INGINGO CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE PREMIER: DISPOSITIONS GENERALES Ingingo ya 9: Igihe gukurikizwa iri tegeko ritangira Article 9: Commencement Article 9: Entrée en vigueur tegeko Iri ritangira gukirikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y‟u Rwanda. This Law shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, kuwa 10/09/2008 Kigali, on 10/09/2008 Kigali, le 10/09/2008 Perezida wa Repubulika KAGAME Paul (sé) Minisitiri w‟Intebe MAKUZA Bernard (sé) The President of the Republic KAGAME Paul (sé) The Prime Minister MAKUZA Bernard (sé) Le Président de la République KAGAME Paul (sé) Le Premier Ministre MAKUZA Bernard (sé) Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic : Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République : Minisitiri w‟Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) The Minister of Justice/Attorney General KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) Le Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) 86
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