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Proposed new clause 2 (3) and (4)

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(3) If the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) have not commenced within 12 months beginning on this Act’s notification day, they automatically commence on the first day after that period.

(4) The Legislation Act, section 79 (Automatic commencement of postponed law) does not apply to the provisions mentioned in subsection (1).

Schedule 5

Litter Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

Amendments moved by the Minister for City Services

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Clause 3

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• Litter Regulation 2018

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Proposed new clause 3A

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3A  Legislation repealed 

The Litter Regulation 2018 (SL2018-13) is repealed.

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Clause 9

Proposed new section 9 (2)

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omit proposed new section 9 (2), substitute

(2) A person commits an offence if—

(a) the person deposits litter at a public place; and

(b) the litter is any of the following:

(i) a cigarette or cigarette butt whether lit or unlit;

(ii) a match or similar item whether lit or unlit;

(iii) a syringe.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

(2A) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply if the depositing of the litter is accidental and the person takes all reasonable steps to retrieve the litter.

(2B) Subsection (2) does not apply to—

(a) the depositing of the litter in a public place in a receptacle that is—

(i) provided or designed to be used for litter; and

(ii) appropriate for litter of that size, shape, nature and volume; or

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