Cayman Islands Legislation
Development and Planning Amendment Bill 2026
Private member's bill, sponsored by Christopher Saunders, MP, Bodden Town West
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Gazetted
Published in the Gazette
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Introduced
30 April 2026
First appeared on the order paper
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Enacted
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In force
What this bill does
This bill increases penalties for littering and related offenses in the Cayman Islands and allows the government to create an administrative fine system for littering violations. Fines are being raised significantly (e.g., from $500 to $5,000 for littering public places) and jail terms are being doubled from 6 months to 12 months for most offenses.
- Fines for littering public places and premises increased from $500 to $5,000, with jail time doubled from 6 months to 12 months
- New daily fines of $250 per day for failing to remove litter after being ordered by an Environmental Health Officer
- Fines for interfering with enforcement officers increased from $500 to $5,000
- Cabinet given power to create an administrative fine system for certain littering offenses, allowing faster enforcement without court proceedings
Who it affects: All residents and property owners in the Cayman Islands; businesses operating vehicles; anyone subject to littering enforcement notices
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