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Mosquito Control Act 1980 (No. 63 of 1980).

Country/Territory
Niue (New Zealand)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the enforcement of mosquito control measures in Niue for the protection of the public health from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Freshwater pollution Offences/penalties Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act lays varies duties on owners of land or premises to take specified measures to avoid the breeding or spreading of mosquitoes. All land around any building or dwelling shall be kept clear of mosquito breeding and resting places, water shall be stored in such way as to be protected against mosquitoes, land shall be kept clear of specified vegetation, and littering and dumping is prohibited. Health Inspectors shall carry out inspections on private land and whenever they find mosquitoes or mosquito larvae they shall make an order prescribing necessary and practical measure for the eradication of them. (10 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org