Offence

Abandon property on a highway, on land in the open air - Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed

23

Courts listing it

3

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (23)

Official offence code

RD78005

The law

Contrary to section 2(1) of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978.

Where it can be tried

Magistrates' court only

Can lead to prison

Yes