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S.M. 2013, c. 35
Bill 19, 3rd Session, 40th Legislature
The Waste Reduction and Prevention Amendment and Environment Amendment Act
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(Assented to December 5, 2013)
HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, enacts as follows:
PART 1
THE WASTE REDUCTION AND PREVENTION ACT
The Waste Reduction and Prevention Act is amended by this Part.
The following is added after clause 14.2(1)(b):
(c) supporting organic waste management programs and initiatives.
Subsection 20(1) is amended by
(a) by striking out "$25,000." and substituting "$50,000"; and
(b) by striking out "$250,000" and substituting "$500,000".
PART 2
THE ENVIRONMENT ACT
The Environment Act is amended by this Part.
The definition "waste" in subsection 1(2) is amended
(a) by adding "debris from construction, renovation and demolition projects;" after "machinery;"; and
(b) by adding "organic wastes;" after "animal wastes;".
The following is added after clause 41(1)(m):
(m.1) prohibiting or restricting the depositing of prescribed types of materials in waste disposal grounds and landfills or in prescribed classes of waste disposal grounds and landfills;
PART 3
COMING INTO FORCE
This Act comes into force on the day it receives royal assent.
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