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Littering Act 1982.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Marshall Islands Consolidated Legislation.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the control of littering.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

"Littering" means the unauthorized dumping, throwing away, placing or leaving of refuse of any kind, or any object or substance which tends to pollute, mar or deface, and includes a vehicle or a part of a vehicle. A person who commits littering in places specified in section 4 shall be guilty of an offence. Section 5 specifies powers of police officers of arrest and removal of litter. (5 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org