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Twenty-seven pollution convictions in October
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     Twenty-seven convictions were recorded last month (October) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

     Twelve of the convictions were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, 10 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance. There were three cases under the Noise Control Ordinance and two under the Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance.  

     The heaviest fine in October was $50,000, assessed against a company which imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Friday, November 20, 2009
Issued at HKT 15:01

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