17 pollution convictions in December
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Seventeen convictions were recorded last month (December) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Seven of the convictions were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, four under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, four under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and two under the Noise Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in December was $45,000, assessed against a company imported controlled waste without a permit.
Ends/Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Issued at HKT 14:06
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