Local Government (Dumping and Waste Carriers) Regulations 2021.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
These Regulations provide rules relative to waste management, transport and disposal. No person shall – (a) deposit, cause or allow waste to be deposited at a place other than a waste management facility or any other site approved for that purpose; (b) throw, drop or otherwise deposit or cause any littering in any street, road, drain, river or other public place other than a space or bin specially provided for that purpose. The document also contains rules on waste carrier licences issuance. No waste carrier licence shall be issued – (a) to any person who has, during the last 12 months preceding his application, been convicted of an offence under these regulations, the Local Government (Dumping and Waste Carriers) Regulations 2003 or the Environment Protection Act; (b) in relation to a vehicle not suitable for the purpose of carrying waste; (c) in relation to a vehicle that is licensed to transport food. Finally, A licence issued under the Local Government (Dumping and Waste Carriers) Regulations 2003 shall – (a) be deemed to have been issued under these regulations; and (b) remain valid for the period for which it was issued.
Attached files
Web site
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Date of text
Entry into force notes
These regulations shall come into operation on 14 August 2021.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 193 of 2021, pp. 2050 to 2063
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach