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THE HIMACHAL PRADESH NON-BIODEGRADABLE GARBAGE (CONTROL) ACT, 1995 5 fittings, connected with the private or public drainage works, any non- biodegradable garbage or any bio-degradable garbage in a non-biodegradable bag or container likely to- (i) injure the drainage and sewage system; (ii) interfere with the free flow or affect the treatment and disposal of drain and sewage contents; and (iii) be dangerous or cause a nuisance or be prejudicial to public health. (2) No person shall, knowingly or otherwise, place or permit to be placed, except in accordance with such procedure and after complying with such safeguards as may be prescribed, any bio-degradable or non- biodegradable garbage in any public place or in a place open to public view, unless- (a) the garbage is placed in a garbage receptacle; or (b) the garbage is deposited in a location designated, by a local authority having jurisdiction on an area for the disposal of the garbage. 1[3-A Restriction or prohibition on use of certain things manufactured from non-biodegradable material.- (1) The State Government may, by notification, impose restriction or prohibition on the use of non-biodegradable material within the State of Himachal Pradesh, which is contrary to the norms as the State Government may, by notification, specify. (2) The State Government may impose requirements on manufacturers, distributors and other persons, who produce or handle commodities, with respect to the type, size, labelling and composition of packaging with respect to its use and disposal including standards or norms for material degradability and re-cyclability.]