Section 34: Public nuisance

34. Public nuisance (1) Any person who dumps, or causes to be dumped, any sand, coral, earth, stones, wood or other object on State land or on any beach, sea, canal, river or lake adjoining State land, shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine which shall not be less than 500 rupees nor more than 2,000 rupees, and to imprisonment for a term which shall not exceed 6 months. (2) In addition to the penalty specified in subsection (1), the Court may order the offender to remove the subject matter of the offence, within a period to be specified by the Court or, in case of default, to pay the costs of the removal. (3) Subject to subsection (1), any person who acts contrary to section 6 (1) (b) (ii) shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine which shall not be less than 1,000 rupees nor more than 5,000 rupees, and to imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one month nor more than 12 months. (4) — [S. 34 amended by Act 34 of 1989; Act 48 of 1991.] [Issue 2] S34 – 10 Revised Laws of Mauritius