Sixty-one convictions were recorded in June 2019 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
Eight of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, six were under the Noise Control Ordinance, seven were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation, and 40 were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in June was $50,000, assessed against a construction company which used powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit.
Follow this news feed: East Asia