Prosecution Statistics in February

Sixty-six convictions were recorded in February 2017 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).

Five of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, five were under the Noise Control Ordinance, and 56 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in February was $20,000, assessed against a company that deposited waste unlawfully.

 
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