- Waste Management Act, 1996: The act provides for the management of waste and the control of activities that may have an impact on the environment. The act outlines various offences, including the illegal disposal of waste, the operation of a waste facility without a license, and the failure to comply with the terms of a waste permit. The penalties for these offences include fines and imprisonment.
- Protection of the Environment Act, 2003
- Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014: The act provides for the protection of the public and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. The act outlines various offences, including the unauthorized possession, use, or transfer of radioactive material, the failure to comply with the terms of a radioactive material license, and the failure to report a radiological incident. The penalties for these offences include fines and imprisonment.
Examples of environmental crime:
- Illegal dumping
- Illegal waste collectors
- Water pollution
- See also Wildlife Crime
Report Environmental Crime
- Make an environmental complaint.
- Report water pollution of an inland watercourse to Inland Fisheries
- Report wildlife crime
