Litter Act 1979

3: Act to bind the Crown

You could also call this:

"The government must follow this law too"

This Act applies to the government, which is also known as the Crown. You need to know that the Crown includes all government departments and agencies. The Act's rules apply to the Crown just like they apply to you.

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This page was last updated on 19 May 2025

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Topics:

Environment and resources > Conservation

2: Interpretation, or

"What words in the Litter Act 1979 mean"

4: Responsibility for promotion of litter control, or

"Who helps keep New Zealand clean and stops litter?"

3Act to bind the Crown

This Act shall bind the Crown.