24 pollution convictions in April
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Twenty-four convictions were recorded last month (April) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Thirteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, four under the Noise Control Ordinance, four under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and three under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in April was $40,000, assessed against a person who imported controlled waste without a permit. Another charge against the person of failing to engage the services of a waste collector also resulted in a fine of $40,000.
Ends/Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Issued at HKT 14:11
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