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Derelict Motor Vehicles (Disposal) Act (Cap. 223).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1967 (1987)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the removal and disposal of abandoned and disused motor vehicles and for other purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act empowers the Director of Environmental Health Services to provide for the removal and disposal of abandoned and disused motor vehicles. The Minister responsible for Environmental Control may make rules generally for the purpose of this Act. The Act also prohibits unauthorized use of land for storage of dilapidated vehicles.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs