The legislation required to introduce fixed payment notices to bodyshops, in relation to use of non compliant material, or businesses involved in the supply of non compliant paints has now been passed by the Oireachtas.
Section 21 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015, puts into law fixed payment notices for certain offences relating to paints, varnishes and vehicle refinishing products or activities. Once a supporting statutory instrument is in place, the fines can be brought fully into effect and the new enforcement system implemented by local authorities.
Fixed payment notices (FPN) of €500 will apply to persons found to be running an uncertified vehicle refinishing installation (regardless of whether or not they are using compliant products), while an FPN of €1,000 will be introduced for persons found to be selling paints, varnishes or vehicle refinishing products with VOC content above the limit value, or products that are not labelled in accordance with the regulations.
The introduction of this new measure will provide much more flexibility and speed in the enforcement process and it is hoped will stamp out illegal use of non compliant materials in the Irish refinish sector.
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