EPD convictions in April

Ninety-one convictions were recorded in April 2018 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).

Sixteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 13 were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 61 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and one was under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in April was $60,000, assessed against a company which imported controlled waste without a permit.

 
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