Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
123Maximum penalty for water pollution offences
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123 Maximum penalty for water pollution offences
123 Maximum penalty for water pollution offences
A person who is guilty of an offence under this Part is liable, on conviction—
(a) in the case of a corporation—to a penalty not exceeding $2,000,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further penalty not exceeding $240,000 for each day the offence continues, or
(b) in the case of an individual—to a penalty not exceeding $500,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further penalty not exceeding $120,000 for each day the offence continues.
s 123: Subst 2005 No 96, Sch 1 [60]. Am 2024 No 20, Sch 9[5]–[8].