Question reference: S6W-26882
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 17 April 2024
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Current status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 30 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering any further legislation to tackle street litter.
Answer
Yes, our Circular Economy Bill proposes modifications to the Environmental Protection Act 1990, implementing new legislative powers to tackle littering from vehicles. These will allow authorised officers to impose a civil penalty charge on the keeper of a vehicle from which littering has occurred. Further adjustments to legislation may be identified by the work on the National Litter and Flytipping Strategy and will be considered as we progress delivery.