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Litter Act (No. 24 of 1983).

Country/Territory
Saint Lucia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of St. Lucia 1983, pp. 249-255.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the abatement of nuisances caused by the littering of premises and public places and for purposes connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste prevention Waste domestic sources Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

“Litter” is defined in section 2. Section 3 prescribes various littering offences in public places and related offences. A general penalty for these offences is prescribed in the same section. Section 4 provides for the enforcement of the removal of litter by the authorised officer, appointed under section 5 by notice in writing to the offender. Powers of authorised officers to enter premises are defined in section 6, whereas powers to remove and dispose of derelict vehicles is defined in sections 7 and 8. Section 10 provides for court action in case of continuing offence. The Minister may appoint Wardens for purposes of section 12. Regulation making powers of the Minister are specified in section 13. (13 sections)

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Waste Management Act No. 18 of 2004.

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Capacity building, Certification, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Royalties/fees, Processing/handling, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Risk assessment/management, Solid waste, Standards, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX