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By-law directory
Council by-laws
A by-law is a law made by a council. By-laws must relate to the functions and powers of councils as established under the Local Government Act 1993 and can only apply to the municipal area of the council that has made the by-law.
Any enquiries regarding the operation of a by-law should be addressed to the relevant council. The website for each council can be accessed in the local government directory here.
The power to make by-laws has been delegated to councils by the Tasmanian Parliament, which has prescribed a detailed process for making of by-laws (See Part 11 of Local Government Act 1993 Sections 145 to 174).
The procedure for making a by-law requires a draft of the by-law and an approved regulatory impact statement to be released for public comment. Additional information on the making of by-laws can be found on this website, and you may contact the Local Government Division with any further inquiries.
By-law directory
Under section 166 of the Local Government Act 1993 councils are required to display a sealed copy of all by-laws in force by the councils on the website of the council. Under the Act a by-law automatically expires after 10 years after the date on which it takes effect. The details below, including expiry dates, are listed for general guidance only and should not be relied upon unless confirmed with the relevant council.
Break O'Day Council
| Caravans | Expires 13 April 2023 |
Brighton Council
| Environmental Health | Expires 17 November 2014 |
Burnie City Council
| Highways | Expires 18 December 2023 |
| Parking | Expires 14 March 2017 |
| Refuse Collection and Waste Management | Expires 14 March 2017 |
| Street Dining | Expires 30 September 2019 |
| Public Reserves and Public Buildings | Expires 25 May 2021 |
Central Coast Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
Central Highlands Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
Circular Head Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
Clarence City Council
| Local Highways Standard Requirements | Expires 27 July 2014 |
| Public Places and Permits | Expires December 2017 |
| Refuse Storage Collection and Disposal | Expires 23 December 2013 |
| Services | Expires 23 December 2013 |
Derwent Valley Council
| Street Dining | Expires 14 October 2019 |
| Waste Management | Expires February 2014 |
Devonport City Council
| Car Parking | Expires 22 October 2013 |
| Street Trading | Expires 16 June 2020 |
| Reserves, Parks and Gardens | Expires 21 February 2017 |
Dorset Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
Flinders Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
George Town Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council
| Environmental Health | Expires 24 December 2018 |
Glenorchy City Council
| Environmental and Health Services | Expires 19 January 2021 |
Hobart City Council
| Car Parks & Parking | Expires 19 August 2018 |
| Health & Environmental Services | Expires 28 October 2018 |
| Highways | Expires 26 August 2018 |
| Hydraulic Services | Expires 26 August 2018 |
| Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas | Expires 9 September 2018 |
| Salamanca Market | Expires 26 May 2020 |
Huon Valley Council
| Caravan | Expires 21 September 2015 |
| Council Land and Recreational Facilities | Expires 2 May 2017 |
| Roads (Local Highways) | Expires 6 April 2015 |
Kentish Council
| BMX Park | Expires 22 March 2017 |
| Reserves, Parks and Gardens | Expires 2022 |
King Island Council
| Aerodrome | Expires 23 May 2022 |
Kingborough Council
| Marine Facilities | Expires 13 April 2021 |
| Roads, Parking and Stormwater | Expires 10 August 2021 |
| Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas | Expires 10 August 2021 |
| Health and Environmental Services | Expires 10 August 2021 |
Latrobe Council
| Cat Management | Expires 14 March 2016 |
| Camping | Expires 13 March 2017 |
| Highways | Expires 10 April 2016 |
| Street Dining | Expires 11 July 2022 |
| Waste Management | Expires 11 December 2016 |
Launceston City Council
| Malls | Expires 12 May 2020 |
| Parking | Expires 10 July 2023 |
| Reserves, Parks and Gardens | Expires 4 November 2019 |
| Swimming Centres | Expires 15 April 2019 |
| Trade Waste | Expires 28 September 2015 |
| York Park Stadium | Expires 23 May 2017 |
Meander Valley Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
Northern Midlands Council
| Display of Goods on a Highway | Expires 3 February 2020 |
| Freestanding Sign | Expires 3 February 2020 |
| On Street Dining | Expires 3 February 2020 |
| Water Conservation | Expires 28 March 2017 |
Sorell Council
| Environmental Health | Expires 23 December 2023 |
Southern Midlands Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
Tasman Council
This council does not have any current by-laws.
Waratah-Wynyard Council
This council does not have any current by-laws
West Coast Council
| Parking | Expires 29 November 2016 |
| Street Dining | Expires 6 September 2016 |
West Tamar Council
This council does not have any current by-laws
