Twenty-nine EPD convictions in July

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Twenty-nine EPD convictions in July

Twenty-nine convictions were recorded last month (July) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
 
Nine of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, seven under the Noise Control Ordinance, one under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, 11 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
 
The heaviest fine in July was $30,000, assessed against a company that imported ozone depleting substances without a licence.
 

Ends/Wednesday, August 21, 2013