Environment Protection Act 2019
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
Environment Protection Act 2019 221 (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.