Hong Kong – EPD convictions in December
EPD convictions in December
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Thirty-one convictions were recorded in December 2023 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Seven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, six were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 15 were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation, and three were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.
A company was fined $30,000, which was the heaviest fine in December, for failing to comply with an air pollution abatement notice.
EPD convictions in October
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EPD convictions in July
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Hong Kong – EPD convictions in October
Forty-nine convictions were recorded in October 2023 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Eighteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 12 were under the Noise Control Ordinance, six were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation, and 13 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.
A company was involved in two cases of failing to comply with air pollution abatement notice. A $20,000 fine, which was the heaviest fine in October, was imposed on the company for each of its offences.Hong Kong – EPD convictions in July
Seventy-five convictions were recorded in July 2021 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Five of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, three were under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, four were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 46 were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation and 17 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.
A company and a person were involved in different cases of importing controlled waste without a permit. A $15,000 fine, which was the heaviest fine in July, was imposed on the company and the person for each of their offences.
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