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Litter Act 2007.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision with respect to the control and prevention of litter, to amend the Crown Lands Act 1976, to repeal the Litter Act 1973 and for other purposes.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Offences/penalties Special fund
Geographical area
Oceania
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 26 December 2007.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 55 sections divided into six Parts and completed by three Schedules, aims to protect and enhance the quality of the Tasmanian environment by prohibiting the deposit of litter in the environment, regulating the distribution of materials that may become litter and by facilitating the removal of litter. The Act provides for the appointment and powers of authorized officers; littering offences; removal and prevention of litter; establishment of the Litter Management Fund; etc

Full text
English
Website
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Litter (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX