Northern Territory Numbered Regulations Northern Territory Numbered Regulations(1) A person must not, without an authorisation, affix a handbill to:
(a) a power pole, signpost or fixture in a street; or
(b) a structure on land adjoining public land; or
(c) a vehicle on public land.
(2) A person who affixes a handbill under an authorisation must:
(a) ensure that the handbill is preserved in a clean and tidy condition; and
(b) remove the handbill after the information it contains expires or is no longer relevant; and
(c) properly dispose of any waste arising from the handbill.
Example for clause (2)(b)
Take down a concert handbill after the concert is over.
(3) An authorised person may, by written notice, require the following persons to remove or remediate any handbill that is dirty, untidy, worn, torn or detached:
(a) any person who was issued the authorisation to post the handbill;
(b) the owner or occupier of the land where the handbill is posted;
(c) the person who sponsored or is responsible for the handbill.
(4) A person who receives a notice under clause (3) must comply with the notice.
(5) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with clause (1), (2) or (4).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Note for clause (5)
The infringement amount is 1 penalty unit.
(6) An offence against clause (5) is an offence of strict liability.