New Litter Laws Come Into Effect
Source: Tasmania. Minister for Tourism, Arts and Environment. Media Release
" People who litter will face increased penalties following proclamation of the Litter Act 2007.
Tourism, Arts and Environment Minister, Paula Wriedt, announced that most provisions of the Litter Act 2007 are now in force and that penalties for littering will increase.
“Police, Parks and Wildlife Service rangers and some local government officers are now authorised to issue on-the-spot fines,” she said.
“And from mid January the public will be able to report littering from vehicles to the litter hotline.”
The new litter controls were developed in consultation with stakeholder groups, including local councils, and through a public consultation.”