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Hong Kong – Fines and Fixed Penalties (Public Cleanliness and Obstruction) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2023 gazetted

Fines and Fixed Penalties (Public Cleanliness and Obstruction) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2023 gazetted ******************************************************************************************      The Fines and Fixed Penalties (Public Cleanliness and Obstruction) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2023 was published in the Gazette today (May 5). The Bill seeks to raise the fixed penalties for scheduled offences under the Fixed Penalty (Public Cleanliness and Obstruction) Ordinance (Cap. 570) and the maximum fines which may be imposed by the court for certain offences relating to public cleansing or obstruction, so as to enhance deterrent effect and achieve long-term and sustainable improvements in environmental hygiene.        A spokesman for ... Read more