Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

17.   Prohibition on unauthorised disposal of waste

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    (1)   No person shall —

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      (a)     deposit or knowingly cause to deposit waste, including silt, construction and demolition material in or on any land, foreshore, rivers or river banks in contravention of this Act;

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      (b)     construct or operate any waste management facility without a Waste Management Facility Licence; or

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      (c)     treat, keep or dispose of waste in a manner likely to cause pollution of the environment or harm to human health.

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    (2)   A person who contravenes this section, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction —

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      (a)     in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $50exceeding $20,000 dollars or imprisonment for not more than 2 years; or

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      (b)     in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $250exceeding $50,000.

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      (Substituted by Act 10 of 2007)