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250Civil orders under section 248(1)(b)
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250 Civil orders under section 248(1)(b)
Any of the following orders may be made against a person under
section 248(1)(b):
(a) an order that the person must take specified measures within
a specified time:
(i) to prevent the contravention occurring again; or
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(ii) to remediate any environmental harm resulting from the
contravention; or
(iii) to rehabilitate the environment as a result of any
environmental harm resulting from the contravention; or
(iv) to enhance the environment in an area for public benefit;
(b) an order requiring the person to compensate the CEO for the
costs of taking any remedial or preventive action that was
made necessary as a result of the act or omission that
constituted the contravention;
(c) an order directing the person to pay to the CEO an amount
that the court estimates will not exceed the financial, monetary
or economic benefit that the person or a person associated
with the person has gained or can reasonably be expected to
gain as a result of the contravention;
(d) an order directing the person to pay an amount in
compensation to any person who has suffered loss or damage
as a result of the contravention;
(e) an order requiring the person to publicise the contravention
and the environmental impact of the contravention in a
specified manner.