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45 convicted pollution cases in October

A total of 45 convictions were recorded in October for breaching anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Among them, 18 were convictions made under the Noise Control Ordinance, 11 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, nine under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, six under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, and one under the Dumping At Sea Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in October was $100,000.

A company was fined $100,000 for using powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit.

End/Tuesday, November 20, 2001

 

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