EPD convictions in June

     Seventy-four convictions were recorded in June 2022 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
 
     Six of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, one was under the Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance, 21 were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 29 were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation, nine were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and eight were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
 
     A company was involved in two cases of importing controlled waste without a permit. A $20,000 fine, which was the heaviest fine in June, was imposed on the company for each of its offences.