Oman: Oman imposes OMR 100 fine for littering in public places – Gulf Digital News

  • Date: 27-Nov-2022
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Oman: Oman imposes OMR 100 fine for littering in public places – Gulf Digital News

Muscat Municipality to impose a fine of OMR 100 on anyone who litters waste in public areas.

"Littering is a behaviour which harms the public health, pollutes the environment, and deprives others from spending good times outdoors. Littering is forbidden by law, punishable by a fine of up to OMR 100," Muscat Municipality said in a statement.

The municipality emphasised that the cleanliness of Muscat and the preservation of its tourist facilities and sites are the responsibility of everyone. They urged the public to comply with the order to avoid legal accountability.

The municipality shared images of negative waste disposal practices in the picturesque site of Amerat mountain.