Litter Pollution Act, 1997.
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Type of law
Legislation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act defines prohibitions related to disposal of litter and obligations of private persons and public bodies in relation to the prevention of litter. They also provide for public control regarding littering, for enforcement, for the extension of purposes for which Regulations under Waste Management Act, 1996 may be made and for some other matters relating to pollution control. “Litter” means a substance or object, other than waste within the meaning of the Waste Management Act, 1996 which is properly consigned for disposal, that, when deposited in a place other than a place lawfully designated for the deposit, is or is likely to become unsightly, deleterious, nauseous or unsanitary. Local authorities shall adopt a litter management plan.
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Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the prevention and control of litter pollution, the prevention of the defacement of certain places and matters relating thereto.
Notes
All Acts up to and including the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (6/2022), enacted 12 April 2022, and all statutory instruments up to and including the Companies Act 2014 (Section 12A(1)) (Covid-19) Order 2022 (S.I. No. 220 of 2022), made 26 April 2022, were considered in the preparation of this Revised Act.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
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