Local Nuisance and Litter Control
From 1 February 2017, councils in South Australia will have a new regulatory role in littering in South Australia. Then, from 1 July 2017, councils will have a new role in regulating local nuisances.
Overview of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act
The Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 is significant legislation for councils in South Australia and is anticipated will assist in resolving local nuisance complaints through councils. The Act also has a strong focus on managing littering and illegal dumping across South Australia.
The Act confers a significant role on to councils to implement the legislation. However, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has committed to working collaboratively with the LGA and councils to ensure that the legislation is well implemented and delivers on its purpose of providing improved community outcomes relating to local nuisance, litter control, and illegal dumping.
An information sheet that provides an overview of this new regulatory regime has been prepared by the EPA and is available here.
The legislation is available on the South Australian Legislation website.
Factsheets
To provide information on specific aspects of the Act, a series of factsheets has been developed for use by councils and the community. The LGA acknowledges and appreciates the input and guidance provided by the EPA in preparing these documents.
General information
Factsheet 6 - Vehicle Owner Liability
Factsheet 7 - Cost Recovery Processes
Factsheet 13 - Continuing Offences
Factsheet 14 - Defence of Due Diligence
Factsheet 15 - Abatement Notices
Factsheet 17 - Civil Penalties
Litter control information
Factsheet 3 - Public Litter Reporting
Factsheet 24 - Abandoned Shopping Trolleys
Local nuisance information
Factsheet 5 - Unsightly conditions
Factsheet 10 - Nuisance - Odour
Factsheet 11 - Nuisance - Noise
Factsheet 12 - Nuisance - Smoke
Procedures
Model procedures and policies are available for use by councils. To view these documents, please click here and log in to the LGA Members Only website.
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