Updated to 23 February 2024 (Act No. 4 of 2024 and S.I. No. 63 of 2024)

Contents

Commencement

SectionCommencement DateCommencement Information
Ss. 1-3  1 May 1977 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 117 of 1977), art. 2
Ss. 4-9 1 April 1978 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 296 of 1977), art. 2
Ss. 10-14 1 May 1977 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 117 of 1977), art. 2
S. 15  1 April 1978 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 296 of 1977), art. 2
S. 16(1)-(6) 1 April 1978 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 296 of 1977), art. 2
S. 16(7)-(9) 1 May 1977 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 117 of 1977), art. 2
S. 16(10)-(12) 1 April 1978 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 296 of 1977), art. 2
S. 16(13)-(15) 1 May 1977 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 117 of 1977), art. 2
Ss. 17-21 1 April 1978 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 296 of 1977), art. 2
Ss. 22-24 1 May 1977 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 117 of 1977), art. 2
S. 25 Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 33
Ss. 26-33 1 May 1977 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 117 of 1977), art. 2
S. 34 22 January 1996 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) Order 1996 (S.I. No. 18 of 1996), art. 2
Ss. 35-36 1 May 1977 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977, (Commencement) Order 1977 (S.I. No. 117 of 1977), art. 2

Amendments and other effects

How AffectedAffecting Provision
Act included in collectively cited Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 30/2007, s. 1(4), 3
  21/1990, s. 31(2)
Applied with modifications with references construed S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 2, 4, 6-10, table, sch.
Activities for purposes of regs. S.I. No. 547 of 2008, regs. 1(2), 3(1)(a) and schedule 3, paragraph 2(c)(i)(I), 2(d)(i)(I), 2(e)(i)(I), 2(f)(i)(I)(col. cit.)
Fees payable until new fees determined 30/2007, ss.3, 103(5)
Power of Minister to adapt or modify collectively cited Local Authority (Water Pollution) Acts for purpose of transfer of functions 37/2001, ss. 7, 83(7)
Constr. of refs. am. 1/1999, ss. 1 (2), 34 (5)
Disclosure/notification obligation where conviction under S.I. No. 32 of 2010, regs. 1(2), 6(1)(f), 11(1)(b) and sch. 2, no. 6 (col. cit.)
Functns. conferred on local authorities 37/2001, ss. 7, 63 (2) (a) (i), sch. 12 pt. 1
Power of Min by reg. to extend powers to Agency. 7/1992, ss. 2 (2), 100 (1) (2) (3)
Requirements for authorisations under S.I. No. 296 of 2009, regs. 1(2), 12
  S.I. No. 272 of 2009, arts. 1(2), 9
Restricted S.I. No. 477 of 2011, regs. 1(3), 42(22), sch. 2 (col. cit.)
  S.I. No. 272 of 2009, arts. 1(2),11
Saving for. 2/2000, ss. 1 (5), 31, sch. 2, pts. 1-6
Transitional provisions for authorisations under S.I. No. 9 of 2010, regs. 1(2), 60 (col. cit.)
S. 1 transfer of functions 10/2010, ss. 5 (2), 8, & sch. 2, pt. 3
S. 1 certain references to "sanitary authority" construed as references to "Irish Water" 50/2013, ss. 1(3), 6, 7(4)
S. 1 defs. del. 10/2010, ss. 5 (2), 8(3)(a), & sch. 2, pt. 3
S. 1 (1) (a) (b) (d), defs. (in pt.) rep. 31/1993, ss. 1 (5), 4, sch. 1
S. 1 (1), defs. ins. 21/1990, s.2
S. 2 repealed 21/1990, s.30
S. 3 offence under is offence for purpose of Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (7/1992), Part IV and s. 84(4)(a) S.I. No. 283 of 2013, reg. 41(e)
  S.I. No. 394 of 2004, reg. 6(e)
S. 3 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 3 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 3 fines increased 21/1990, s.24 (1)
S. 3, applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
  S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 3, constr. of refs. 21/1990, s.3 (3)
S. 3, power of cert. local or sanitary authorities to prosecute summary offences under. 21/1990, s. 27(b) and Table Part II
S. 3(2) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(a)
S. 3(3) substit. 10/1996, ss. 1 (2), 66 (2)
  21/1990, s. 3(1)1(a)
S. 3(4) (6) (other than Table) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 3(5) (a) substit. 21/1990, s.3 (1) (b)
S. 4 offence under is offence for purpose of Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (7/1992), Part IV and s. 84(4)(a) S.I. No. 283 of 2013, reg. 41(e)
  S.I. No. 394 of 2004, reg. 6(e)
S. 4 costs of proceedings 20/2011, ss. 1(5), 3, 4, 6, 7
S. 4 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 4 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 4 licence lapse during temporary take-over of waterworks or waste water works 30/2007, ss.3, 91(6)
S. 4 licence to be taken into account 30/2007, ss.3, 90(a)
S. 4 licence to be considered 30/2007, ss.3, 81(2)(b)(vii)
S. 4 provision for review of licence 30/2007, ss.3, 69(6)(c)
S. 4 specified standards prescribed S.I. No. 12 of 2001, regs. 1(2), 4(1) & schedule
S. 4 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 4 fee prescribed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 7
S. 4 application restricted 10/1996, ss. 1(2), 40(5)(b)
  7/1992, ss. 2(1), 83(5)(a)(ii)
S. 4 cesser in effect of license under 7/1992, ss. 2(1), 83(6)(a)(ii)
S. 4 refusal, cessation of licence in certain circumstances 7/1992, s. 84(1)(b), (2)(b) as substituted by 27/2003, ss. 2, 15
S. 4, power of Min to am. by o. 7/1992, ss. 2 (1), 95 (1) (a) (ii)
S. 4, power of cert. local or sanitary authorities 21/1990, s. 27(b) and Table Part II
S. 4 fines increased 21/1990, s. 24(1)
S. 4(1) application restricted S.I. No. 108 of 1978, reg. 4, schedule 1
S. 4(1)(c) para. ins. 30/2007, ss.3, 109(a)
S. 4(8) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(b)
S. 4(9) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 4(10), obligation of Min. to consult before making regs. under. 21/1990, s. 29
S. 6 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 6 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 6 penalties increased 21/1990, s. 24(2)
S. 6 prosecution of offence under by local authority 21/1990, s. 27(a)
S. 6(2) applied with modifications S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3. 5
S. 6(2)(d) applied with modifications S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 5(1)
S. 6(2)(f) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 109(b)
S. 6(2)(g) inserted S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 5(2)
S. 6(2)(g) substit. 30/2007, ss.3,. 109(b)
S. 6(2)(h) para. ins. 30/2007, ss.3, 109(b)
S. 6(2)(i) para. ins. 30/2007, ss.3,109(b)
S. 6 (2A)-(2E), subsecs. ins. 21/1990, ss. 4, 31 (4)
S. 6(2A)(b) repealed 30/2007, ss.3, 4(1) and sch. 1
S. 6(3)(a) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(c)
S. 6(5) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 7 fee prescribed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 8
S. 7(2) (3), subsecs. substit. 21/1990, ss. 5 (a), 31 (4)
S. 7(2A) specified standards prescribed S.I. No. 12 of 2001, regs. 1(2), 4(2) & schedule
S. 7(4) (c), par. added. 21/1990, ss. 5 (b), 31 (4)
S. 7(5), subsec. added. 21/1990, ss. 5 (c), 31 (4)
S. 8 Bord Pleanala power to determine fees for appeals 30/2007, ss.3, 103(1)
S. 8 fees continued on transitional basis 30/2007, ss.3, 103(5)
S. 8 standards of appeal prodecures prescribed S.I. No. 12 of 2001, regs. 1(2), 4(3)
S. 8 period prescribed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 12(1)
  S.I. No. 108 of 1978, reg. 26
S. 8, applic. rstrct. 7/1992, ss. 2 (1), 99 (6)
S. 8 substituted with transitional provision 21/1990, ss. 6(1), (2), 31(4)
S. 8 transitional provision for appeal under 7/1992, s. 99G(6) as inserted by 27/2003, ss. 2, 15
S. 8 transfer of appeals under S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 4
S. 8(1)(a) construed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 12(4)
S. 9 fee prescribed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 38
S. 9(2) repealed 48/2022, ss. 1(2), 7(1)(c)
S. 9(2) application restricted S.I. No. 108 of 1978, reg. 37, schedule 3
S. 9(3) repealed 30/2007, ss.3, 4(1) and sch. 1
S. 9(8) repealed 48/2022, ss. 1(2), 7(1)(c)
S. 10 offence under is offence for purpose of Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (7/1992), Part IV and s. 84(4)(a) S.I. No. 283 of 2013, reg. 41(e)
  S.I. No. 394 of 2004, reg. 6(e)
S. 10 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 10 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
S. 10, defence to proceeding under 10/1996, ss. 1 (2), 40 (12) (b)
  7/1992, s. 84(3)(b)(i) as substituted by 27/2003, ss. 2, 15
  7/1992, ss. 2(1), 83(7)(b)(i)
S. 10 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 10 power to prosecute offence under 21/1990, s. 27(a) and Table Part I
S. 10 substituted 21/1990, s.7
S. 10(1) form prescribed S.I. No. 93 of 1997, ord. 96, rl. 5, forms 96.10, 96.11, sch. C
S. 10 (1)(b)(i) am. with saving. 15/2002, ss. 1 (2), 13, 14, sch. 2, pts. 1, 2
S. 10(1)(b)(i) am. 32/2013, ss. 1(3), 15, schedule pt. 2 item 5
  20/1991, ss. 10, 23 (3)
S. 10(1)(b)(ii) am. 32/2013, ss. 1(3), 14, schedule pt. 1 item 2
  20/1991, ss. 10, 23 (3)
S. 10 (1)(b)(ii) am. with saving. 15/2002, ss. 1 (2), 13, 14, sch. 2, pts. 1, 2
S. 10(1)(c)(i) am. 32/2013, ss. 1(3), 15, schedule pt. 2 item 5
  20/1991, ss. 10, 23 (3)
S. 10 (1)(c)(i) am. with saving. 15/2002, ss. 1 (2), 13, 14, sch. 2, pts. 1, 2
S. 10(1)(c)(ii) am. 32/2013, ss. 1(3), 14, schedule pt. 1 item 2
  20/1991, ss. 10, 23 (3)
S. 10 (1)(c)(ii) am. with saving. 15/2002, ss. 1 (2), 13, 14, sch. 2, pts. 1, 2
S. 10(2) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(d)
S. 10(4) substit. 10/2010, ss. 5 (2), 8(3)(a), & sch. 2, pt. 3
S. 10(4) transfer of functions 10/2010, ss. 5 (2), 8, & sch. 2, pt. 3
Ss. 10, 11, 12, applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
  S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 11, defence to proceeding under 10/1996, ss. 1 (2), 40 (12) (b)
  7/1992, s. 84(3)(b)(i) as substituted by 27/2003, ss. 2, 15
  7/1992, ss. 2(1), 83(7)(b)(i)
S. 11 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 11(1) substituted 21/1990, s. 8
S. 11(1A) inserted 21/1990, s. 8
S. 12 offence under is offence for purpose of Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (7/1992), Part IV and s. 84(4)(a) S.I. No. 283 of 2013, reg. 41(e)
  S.I. No. 394 of 2004, reg. 6(e)
S. 12 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 12 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 12 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 12 penalties increased 21/1990, s. 24(2)
S. 12, power of local authority to prosecute offences under 21/1990, s. 27(a) and Table Part I
S. 12(2A) ins. 21/1990, s.9 (a)
S. 12(3) substit. 21/1990, s.9 (b)
S. 12(4) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(e)
S. 12(6) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 13 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 13 substit. 21/1990, s.10
S. 14 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 14 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 14 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 14, appl. with mod. S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 7, 8, 9, sch. 1
  21/1990, s.24 (3)
S. 14, power of local authority to prosecute offences under 21/1990, s. 27(a) and Table Part I
S. 14(2) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(f)
S. 14(3) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 15 restrictions on performance of reserved function under S.I. No. 231 of 2014, regs. 2, 6-10
S. 15 reserved function conferred 37/2001, ss. 131, 131A, sch. 14A pt. 3 (see also 1/2014, ss. 1(22), 21(4), sch. 3)
S. 15 applied 30/2007, ss.3, 63(2)(b)(i)
  7/1992, ss. 2 (1), 83 (2) (a)
S. 15, power of Min. by o. to provide for making of plan under. 7/1992, ss. 2 (2), 102 (1) (2)
S. 15(3) substit. 21/1990, s.11 (a)
S. 15(6) substit. 10/2010, ss. 5 (2), 8(3)(a), & sch. 2, pt. 3
  21/1990, s.11 (b)
S. 15(6) transfer of functions 10/2010, ss. 5 (2), 8, & sch. 2, pt. 3
S. 16 offence under is offence for purpose of Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (7/1992), Part IV and s. 84(4)(a) S.I. No. 283 of 2013, reg. 41(e)
  S.I. No. 394 of 2004, reg. 6(e)
S. 16 repealed 30/2007, ss. 3, 4(1) and sch. 1
S. 16 continuance of licence issued under 50/2013, ss. 1(3), 16
S. 16 continuance of application and later lapse of licence issued under 30/2007, ss.3, 64(5)
S. 16 continuance of activity under lapsed licence 30/2007, ss.3, 64(6)
S. 16 costs of proceedings 20/2011, ss. 1(5), 3, 4, 6, 7
S. 16 conditions of licence to be considered 30/2007, ss.3, 64(2)
S. 16 exemption from contravention of Act 30/2007, ss.3, 64(3)
S. 16 licence lapse during temporary take-over of waterworks or waste water works 30/2007, ss.3, 91(6)
S. 16 licence holder defence to contravention of Act 30/2007, ss.3, 70(8)
S. 16 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 16 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
S. 16 specified standards prescribed S.I. No. 12 of 2001, regs. 1(2), 4(1) & schedule
Ss. 16, 17, additional requirements for discharge of functns. under. S.I. No. 419 of 1994, reg. 9, sch. 4
S. 16 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 16 fee prescribed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 7
S. 16 application restricted 10/1996, ss. 1(2), 40(5)(b)
  7/1992, ss. 2(1), 83(5)(a)(ii)
S. 16 cesser in effect of license under 7/1992, ss. 2(1), 83(6)(a)(ii)
S. 16 refusal, cessation of licence in certain circumstances 7/1992, s. 84(1)(b), (2)(b) as substituted by 27/2003, ss. 2, 15
S. 16 application modified 21/1990, s. 24(1)
S. 16, power of cert. sanitary authorities to prosecute summary offences under 21/1990, s. 27(b)
S. 16, power of Min. to am. by o. 7/1992, ss. 2 (1), 95 (1) (a) (ii)
S. 16 fines increased 21/1990, s. 24(1)
S. 16 (4) (b) substit. 21/1990, s.12 (a)
S. 16(7) (8), applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
  S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 16(8) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(g)(i)
S. 16(9) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 16(10), obligation of Min. to consult before making Regs. under. 21/1990, s.29
S. 16(13), applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
  S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 16(13A) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(g)(ii)
S. 16(13A) ins. 21/1990, s.12 (b)
S. 16(14) (15), applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
  S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 17 repealed 30/2007, ss.3, 4(1) and sch. 1
S. 17 fee prescribed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 8
S. 17(2) (3) substit. 21/1990, ss. 13 (a), 31 (4)
S. 17(2A) specified standards prescribed S.I. No. 12 of 2001, regs. 1(2), 4(2) & schedule
S. 17(4)(c), par. ins. 21/1990, ss. 13 (b), 31 (4)
S. 17(5) inserted 21/1990, ss. 13 (c), 31 (4)
S. 18 repealed 30/2007, ss.3, 4(1) and sch. 1
S. 19 repealed 30/2007, ss.3, 4(1) and sch. 1
S. 19 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 19 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 19 penalties increased 21/1990, s. 24(2)
S. 19, power of sanitary authority to prosecute offences under 21/1990, s. 27(a) and Table Part I
S. 19(2) applied with modifications S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 5
S. 19(2)(d) applied with modifications S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 5(1)
S. 19(2)(f) inserted S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 5(3)
S. 19(2A)-(2D), subsecs., ins. 21/1990, ss. 14, 31 (4)
S. 19(3)(a) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(h)
S. 19(5) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 20 repealed 30/2007, ss.3, 4(1) and sch. 1.Note: S. 64(8) saver
S. 20 exclusion of application of provisions pending appeal and continuance of Board powers 30/2007, ss.3, 64(8)
S. 20 standards of appeal prodecures prescribed S.I. No. 12 of 2001, regs. 1(2), 4(3)
S. 20 period prescribed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 12(1)
S. 20, applic. rstrct. 7/1992, ss. 2 (1), 99 (6)
S. 20, s. 21/1990, ss. 15 (1), 31 (4)
S. 20 transitional provision for appeal under 7/1992, s. 99G(6) as inserted by 27/2003, ss. 2, 15
S. 20 transfer of appeals under S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 4
S. 20(1)(a) and (b) construed S.I. No. 271 of 1992, regs. 2, 12(4)
S. 21 substituted 21/1990, ss. 16 (1), 31 (4)
S. 22 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 22, applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 23, applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
  S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 23 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 23 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 23 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 23, power of local or sanitary authority to prosecute offences under 21/1990, s. 27(a) and Table Part I
S. 23 substituted 21/1990, s.17
S. 23(4) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(i)
S. 24, obligation of Min. to consult before making regs. under. 21/1990, s.29
S. 25 functions transferred S.I. No. 81 of 1987, art. 4
S. 25(1), obligation of Min. to consult before making regs. under. 21/1990, s.29
S. 26 alteration of licence review period where regs. under s. 26 30/2007, ss.3, 63(5)
S. 26 applied 30/2007, ss.3, 63(3)
  7/1992, ss. 2 (1) (2), 83 (3) (b)
S. 26 shellfish waters specified S.I. No. 200 of 1994, reg. 3, sch. 1, 2
S. 26 EPA required to review licence under certain conditions 7/1992, s. 90(5)(d) as substituted by 27/2003, s. 15
S. 26, power of EPA to review licence 7/1992, ss. 2 (1), 88 (4) (d)
S. 26 power, duty of EPA to made recommendations under 7/1992, ss. 2(1), (2), 103(1)(c)
S. 26(1) quality standards prescribed S.I. No. 258 of 1998, reg. 3, schedule 3
S. 26(1), obligation of Min. to consult before making regs. under. 21/1990, s.29
S. 26(1A), subsec. ins. 7/1992, ss. 2 (1), 59 (8)
S. 26(4), subsec. ins. 21/1990, s.18
S. 26(4)(a) steps to secure with quality standards compliance prescribed S.I. No. 258 of 1998, reg. 4
S. 26A inserted 10/1996, ss. 1 (2), 66 (1)
S. 26A offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 26A offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
S. 26A(3) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(j)
S. 27 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 27 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 27 penalties increased 21/1990, s. 24(2)
S. 27, (in pt.) rep. 3/1986, ss. 18, 20, sch. 3. See also S.I. No. 207 of 1986.
S. 27, power of certain local authorities to prosecute offences under 21/1990, s. 27(a) and Table Part I
S. 27(1), obligation on Min. to consult before making regs. under. 21/1990, s.29
S. 27(2) repealed 30/2007, ss.3, 4(1) and sch. 1
S. 27(3) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(k)
S. 27(4) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 28 application extended S.I. No. 79 of 2008, reg. 25(2)
S. 28 authorised person extension of functions S.I. No. 610 of 2010, regs. 1(b), 25
S. 28 offence under is offence for purposes of arts. 36 and 38 of regs. S.I. No. 821 of 2007, arts. 2, 22(h)
S. 28 offence under is offence for purpose of s. 34(5)(a) of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2007 S.I. No. 820 of 2007, arts. 1(2), 21(h)
  S.I. No. 402 of 2001, reg. 19(h)
S. 28, applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
  S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 28 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 28, power of certain person to prosecute offences under 21/1990, s. 27(a) and Table Part I
S. 28(1)(a) applied with modifications S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 5(1)
S. 28(1) (c), constr. of refs. 21/1990, s.21 (5)
S. 28(3A), subsec. ins. 21/1990, s.19
S. 28(3A)(b) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(l)(i)
S. 28(4) substit. 30/2007, ss.3, 110(1)(l)(ii)
S. 28(4) penalties increased 21/1990, s. 24(2)
S. 28(7) form prescribed S.I. No. 93 of 1997, ord. 96, rl. 6, forms 96.12, 96.13, sch. C
S. 28(8) rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 28(9) applied with modifications S.I. No. 96 of 1978, arts. 3, 5(1)
S. 29 restrictions on performance of reserved function under S.I. No. 231 of 2014, regs. 2, 6-10
S. 29 reserved function conferred 37/2001, ss. 131, 131A, sch. 14A pt. 3 (see also 1/2014, ss. 1(22), 21(4), sch. 3)
  S.I. No. 37 of 1993, art. 3, schedule
S. 30 application extended S.I. No. 79 of 2008, reg. 25(2)
S. 30 quality standards prescribed S.I. No. 245 of 1994, regs. 4, 5, sch. 1, 2
S. 30 quality standards specified S.I. No. 200 of 1994, reg. 3(3), sch. 3
S. 31 rep. 21/1990, s.30
S. 32 power under exercisable by EPA S.I. No. 85 of 1994, reg. 43
S. 32, applic. ext. with mods. S.I. No. 126 of 1996, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
  S.I. No. 206 of 1994, arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, sch. 1
S. 34(c) rep. 21/1990, s.30

SIs made under the Act

SectionSIs made under the Act
S. 2 Water Pollution Advisory Council Order 1977 (S.I. No. 172 of 1977)
S. 4 Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 4(1) Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Section 4 and 16) (Fixing of Dates) Order 1978 (S.I. No. 16 of 1978)
S. 6 Local Government (Water Pollution)(Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 573 of 2001)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 184 of 1996)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Edc, Tri, Per and Tcb Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 245 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Carbon Tetrachloride, Ddt and Pentachlorophenol Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 43 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Isodrin, Hcb, Hcbd and Chc13 Discharges) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 348 of 1993)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Hexachlorocyclohexane and Mercury Discharges) Regulations 1986 (S.I. No. 55 of 1986)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Cadmium Discharges) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 294 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Fees) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 115 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 7 Local Government (Water Pollution)(Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 573 of 2001)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Edc, Tri, Per and Tcb Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 245 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Carbon Tetrachloride, Ddt and Pentachlorophenol Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 43 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Isodrin, Hcb, Hcbd and Chc13 Discharges) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 348 of 1993)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Hexachlorocyclohexane and Mercury Discharges) Regulations 1986 (S.I. No. 55 of 1986)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Cadmium Discharges) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 294 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 8 Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 9 Local Government (Water Pollution) (Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 573 of 2001)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Fees) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 115 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1983 (S.I. No. 36 of 1983)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 15 Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 16 Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 16(1) Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Section 4 and 16) (Fixing of Dates) Order 1978 (S.I. No. 16 of 1978)
S. 17 Local Government (Water Pollution)(Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 573 of 2001)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Edc, Tri, Per and Tcb Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 245 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Carbon Tetrachloride, Ddt and Pentachlorophenol Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 43 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Isodrin, Hcb, Hcbd and Chc13 Discharges) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 348 of 1993)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Control of Hexachlorocyclohexane and Mercury Discharges) Regulations 1986 (S.I. No. 55 of 1986)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Cadmium Discharges) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 294 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 19 Local Government (Water Pollution)(Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 573 of 2001)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 184 of 1996)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Edc, Tri, Per and Tcb Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 245 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Carbon Tetrachloride, Ddt and Pentachlorophenol Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 43 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Isodrin, Hcb, Hcbd and Chc13 Discharges) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 348 of 1993)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Control of Hexachlorocyclohexane and Mercury Discharges) Regulations 1986 (S.I. No. 55 of 1986)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Cadmium Discharges) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 294 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Fees) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 115 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 20 Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)
S. 21 Local Government (Water Pollution) (Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 573 of 2001)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Transfer of Appeals) Order 1978 (Amendment) Order 1983 (S.I. No. 37 of 1983)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Transfer of Appeals) Order 1978 (S.I. No. 96 of 1978)
S. 26 Quality of Shellfish Waters (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 459 of 2001)
  Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 22 of 2001)
  Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 2001)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 42 of 1999)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards For Phosphorous) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 258 of 1998)
  Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 177 of 1998)
  Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 230 of 1996)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 184 of 1996)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Edc, Tri, Per and Tcb Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 245 of 1994)
  Quality of Shellfish Waters Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 200 of 1994)
  Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 145 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Carbon Tetrachloride, Ddt and Pentachlorophenol Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 43 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Isodrin, Hcb, Hcbd and Chc13 Discharges) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 348 of 1993)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Quality of Bathing Waters Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 155 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Control of Hexachlorocyclohexane and Mercury Discharges) Regulations 1986 (S.I. No. 55 of 1986)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Cadmium Discharges) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 294 of 1985)
S. 30 Local Government (Water Pollution) (Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 573 of 2001)
  Quality of Shellfish Waters (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 459 of 2001)
  Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 22 of 2001)
  Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 2001)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 42 of 1999)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards For Phosphorous) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 258 of 1998)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Nutrient Management Planning Consultation) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 257 of 1998)
  Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 177 of 1998)
  Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 230 of 1996)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 184 of 1996)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Edc, Tri, Per and Tcb Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 245 of 1994)
  Quality of Shellfish Waters Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 200 of 1994)
  Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 145 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Carbon Tetrachloride, Ddt and Pentachlorophenol Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 43 of 1994)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Isodrin, Hcb, Hcbd and Chc13 Discharges) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 348 of 1993)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 271 of 1992)
  Quality of Bathing Waters Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 155 of 1992)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Hexachlorocyclohexane and Mercury Discharges) Regulations 1986 (S.I. No. 55 of 1986)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Cadmium Discharges) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 294 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) (Fees) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 115 of 1985)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1983 (S.I. No. 36 of 1983)
  Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 108 of 1978)