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Litter Pollution Act, 1997.

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention and control of litter pollution, the prevention of the defacement of certain places and matters relating thereto.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Policy/planning Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act defines prohibitions related to disposal of litter and obligations of private persons and public bodies in relation to the prevention of litter. They also provide for public control regarding littering, for enforcement, for the extension of purposes for which Regulations under Waste Management Act, 1996 may be made and for some other matters relating to pollution control. “Litter” means a substance or object, other than waste within the meaning of the Waste Management Act, 1996 which is properly consigned for disposal, that, when deposited in a place other than a place lawfully designated for the deposit, is or is likely to become unsightly, deleterious, nauseous or unsanitary. Local authorities shall adopt a litter management plan.

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Litter Pollution Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No. 359 of 1999).

Legislation | Ireland | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Litter Pollution Regulations, 1997 (S.I. 241 of 1997).

Legislation | Ireland | 1997

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Litter Pollution (Increased Notice Payment) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 558 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022.

Legislation | Ireland | 2022

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Inspection, Monitoring, Food waste, Coal, Oil, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Organic waste, Policy/planning, Special fund, Use restrictions, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX