Press Release
62 pollution convictions in March 2004
More than 60 convictions were recorded last month (March) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Twenty-two of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 15 under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, 13 under the Noise Control Ordinance and 12 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in March was $50,000, assessed against a company that discharged waste/polluting matter into the Tolo Harbour and Channel Water Control Zone.
Ends/Tuesday, April 20, 2004
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