Environment Protection (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations 2021.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Offences/penalties Waste prevention

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Entry into force notes

These regulations shall come into operation on 12 June 2021.

Abstract

These regulations amend the 2001 Environmental Act, by deleting items 1 and 2 of the Ninth Schedule to the Ac and their corresponding entries and replacing them by two paragraphs related to offences for: depositing or dumping, or causing or allowing to be deposited or dumped, any household or commercial waste whether liquid or solid, in the nature, in any public place, canal, drain, lake, river, rivulet, reservoir, stream or watercourse; and littering or causing any litter to be dropped, thrown, discarded or leaving behind any odds and ends, bits of paper, wrappings, nappies, beverage containers, remains of fruit and any such other matter in the nature or on the street.

Full text

English

Website

environment.govmu.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2002 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Early warning system, Hazards, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX