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Litter Act 2004
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6 Objects of Act (1) The objects of this Act are— (a) to protect and enhance the natural and built environment and amenity of the ACT, including the wellbeing of its people; and (b) to reduce the economic and health impact of littering and illegal dumping. (2) This Act aims to achieve its objects by— (a) reducing and preventing littering and illegal dumping; and (b) regulating the depositing of litter, or other material that may become litter; and (c) facilitating the removal of litter.