It would make it a criminal offence for someone suspected of an offence - such as littering for example - not to divulge their name and address when stopped.
The production and littering of plastic bags are therefore not only a hazard for the environment but have also significant repercussions on tourism and agriculture, both important pillars of Jordan's economy.
Brian Skittral, from the Northamptonshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, said littering was a big problem and he was mystified why people did not keep their county clean.