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Press Release
39 pollution convictions in September
Thirty-nine convictions were recorded last month (September) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Twenty-three of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, nine under the Noise Control Ordinance, four under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and three under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in September was $80,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.
A man who exported controlled waste without a permit was sentenced to two months' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.
Ends/Tuesday, October 17, 2006
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