21 pollution convictions in November
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Twenty-one convictions were recorded last month (November) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Seven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, seven under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, four under the Noise Control Ordinance two under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in November was $30,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.
Ends/Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Issued at HKT 14:01
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