Meghalaya Prohibition of manufacture, Sale, Use and Throwing of Low Density Plastic Bags Act, 2001 (Meghalaya Act No. 4 of 2001). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Meghalaya Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for prohibition manufacture, sale, use and throwing of low density plastic bags in Meghalaya and to make provisions for those matters connected therewith. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Waste disposal Recycling/reuse Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for prohibition manufacture, sale, use and throwing of low density plastic bags in Meghalaya. It establishes that no person shall a) Manufacture bags made of low density plastic; b) Sell or use bags made of such low density plastic for storing, carrying dispesing or packing of food stuff and other articles; and c) Throw, or discard low density plastic bags in public places including road drains and parks. Every authorized person shall deem to be public servant within the meaning of Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code. Any person who contravenes the provision of the Act shall be punishable with fine which may extend to 100 rupees and in case of second and subsequent offence with a minimum fine of 200 rupees which may extend to 500 rupees. Full text English Website indiacode.nic.in