Summary proceedings to deal with litter
F1Appeals against litter clearing notices12B
1
A person on whom a litter clearing notice is served under Article 12A may appeal against it to a court of summary jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
2
An appeal under this Article shall be made within a period of 21 days beginning on the day on which the notice is served.
3
The grounds on which an appeal under this Article may be made are that—
a
there is a material defect or error in, or in connection with, the notice;
b
the notice should have been served on another person;
c
the land is not defaced by litter so as to be detrimental to the amenity of the locality;
d
the action required is unfair or unduly onerous.
4
A notice against which an appeal under this Article is made is of no effect pending the final determination or withdrawal of the appeal.
5
On the determination of an appeal under this Article, a court of summary jurisdiction must—
a
quash the notice;
b
modify the notice (including modifying it by extending the period specified in it); or
c
dismiss the appeal.