[SCHEDULE 3A Free distribution of printed matter on designated land]
Environmental Protection Act 1990 (1990 c 43) | Legislation

[SCHEDULE 3A Free distribution of printed matter on designated land]

[Offence of unauthorised distribution

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(1)     A person commits an offence if he distributes any free printed matter without the consent of a principal litter authority on any land which is designated by the authority under this Schedule, where the person knows that the land is so designated.

(2)     A person commits an offence if he causes another person to distribute any free printed matter without the consent of a principal litter authority on any land designated by the authority under this Schedule.

(3)     A person is not guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (2) if he took reasonable steps to ensure that the distribution did not occur on any land designated under this Schedule.

(4)     Nothing in this paragraph applies to the distribution of printed matter—

(a)     by or on behalf of a charity . . ., where the printed matter relates to or is intended for the benefit of the charity;

(b)     where the distribution is for political purposes or for the purposes of a religion or belief.

(5)     A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding

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