144AEOffence of illegal dumping

144AE Offence of illegal dumping

144AE Offence of illegal dumping

(1) This section applies if a person, without lawful excuse—

(a) deposits litter or waste in an amount of more than 50L or 50kg in or on—

(i) a public place, or

(ii) an open private place, or

(b) causes or permits conduct referred to in paragraph (a).

(2) The person commits an offence (an illegal dumping offence).

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—

(i) for an offence committed in or on a sensitive place—$100,000, or

(ii) otherwise—$50,000, or

(b) for an individual—

(i) for an offence committed in or on a sensitive place—$50,000, or

(ii) otherwise—$25,000.

(3) If a court is satisfied a person charged with an illegal dumping offence in relation to depositing litter is not guilty of that offence but is satisfied on the evidence the person is guilty of an offence under section 145—

(a) the court may find the person guilty of the offence under section 145, and

(b) the person is liable to punishment under that section.

s 144AE: Ins 2024 No 20, Sch 9[40].