The deadline for the ban on plastic bans stalled at yesterday 12.00am and as from today, anyone found with the violation by making use of the plastic ban stands a huge 4 million fine or an equivalent of 4 years behind the bars.
National Environtal Management Association -NEMA- in collaboration with the police are stopping vehicles for inspection to ensure that the rule takes place .
The public have been urged to avoid carrying plastic bags and stay in collaboration with the rule..
A move in the court to stop the implementation of the law had been blocked days before the 28th August 2017.
