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Uttar Pradesh Plastic and other Non-Biodegradable (Regulation of Use and Disposal) Act, 2000 (Act No. 29 of 2000).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Uttar Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for regulation of use and disposal of plastic and other non-biodegrable garbage and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Waste prevention Solid waste Waste domestic sources Waste management Recycling/reuse Use restrictions Registration Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act shall be deemed to have come into force on 11 July 2000.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 20 sections and one Schedule, regulates the use and disposal of plastic and other non-biodegradable garbage within the State of Uttar Pradesh. It establishes that no person shall knowingly or otherwise throw or cause to be thrown in any public place, drain, gully, pit, ventilation shaft, pipe and fittings connected with the private or public drainage works, any non-biodegradable garbage or any biodegradable garbage in a non-biodegradable bag or container likely to: injure the drainage and sewage system; interfere with the free flow of affect the treatment and disposal of drain and sewage contents; and be dangerous or cause a nuisance or be prejudicial to public health. In addition, no person shall place or permit to be placed, except in accordance with specific procedure and after complying with safeguards as may be prescribed, any biodegradable or non-biodegradable garbage in any public place or in a place open to public view, unless: a) the garbage is placed in a garbage receptacle, provided for the same; or b) the garbage is deposited in a location designated by a local authority having jurisdiction or an area for the disposal of the garbage.

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