Cayman Islands Legislation
Litter (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Government bill, sponsored by the Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability
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Gazetted
Published in the Gazette
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Introduced
6 March 2026
First appeared on the order paper
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Enacted
24 March 2026
Act 8/2026
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In force
Awaiting commencement order
What this law does
This bill increases penalties for littering offenses in the Cayman Islands and gives the Cabinet power to create an administrative fine system for litter violations. Fines for littering in public places and on private premises are increasing from $500 to $5,000, with jail time doubling from 6 months to 12 months.
- Fines for littering public places and premises increase from $500 to $5,000, with imprisonment extended from 6 months to 12 months
- Fines for not complying with officer removal notices increase to $1,000, plus $250 per day of continued non-compliance
- Fines for interfering with enforcement officers increase from $500 to $5,000
- Cabinet can now create administrative fine regulations for certain littering offenses without requiring full court proceedings
Who it affects: All residents and businesses in the Cayman Islands, property owners, vehicle owners, and environmental health officers
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