Thirty-six pollution convictions in March

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Thirty-five pollution convictions in March

Thirty-five convictions were recorded last month (March) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department. 

Thirteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 14 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, four under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, two under the Noise Control Ordinance, and one under the Dumping at Sea Ordinance and the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance respectively.

The heaviest fine in March was $40,000, assessed against a person who contravened the provisions of a licence.

Ends/Tuesday, April 15, 2008