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Abatement of Litter Act No 24 of 2015.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act defines "litter" as any solid or liquid material or product or combination of solid or liquid materials or products including any bottles, tins, logs, sawdust, derelict vehicles, cartons, packages, packing materials, paper, glass, food, animal remains, garbage, debris, sand, gravel, stone, aggregate, dirt, waste (including any human and animal waste) or any other refuse or rubbish or waste material, and any other material or product that is designated as litter by the Minister by notice published in the Gazette. This Act lays down provisions on offences relating to litter; fixed penalty; and administrative powers, such as power to enter premises and enforce removal of litter.
Long title of text
An Act to make better provision for the control and punishment of depositing of litter in public places and other related matters.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the day appointed by the Minister by Order in the Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No