Sixty convictions were recorded in April 2023 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

     Sixteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, eight were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 22 were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation, two were under the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance, 10 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and two were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

     A company was involved in three cases of failing to comply with an air pollution abatement notice. A $32,000 fine, which was the heaviest fine in April, was imposed on the company for each of its offences.

Ends/Thursday, May 25, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:00

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