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TRANSBOUNDARY HAZE POLLUTION
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the time of the entity's conduct referred to in subsection (3)(c)(i) or (ii) (as the case may be), but not exceeding in the aggregate the maximum prescribed in subsection (5); and
(b) if it is proved that, at or about the time of that haze pollution in Singapore, the entity had failed to comply with any preventive measures notice given in relation to that haze pollution in Singapore, then in addition to any fine imposed under paragraph (a), a fine not exceeding $50,000 for every day or part thereof that the entity fails to comply with the preventive measures notice, but not exceeding in the aggregate the maximum prescribed in subsection (5).

(5) In sentencing any entity upon its conviction of an offence under subsection (1) or (3), the court must not impose an aggregate fine exceeding $2 million.

Civil liability for causing, etc., haze pollution in Singapore

6.—(1) It shall be a duty of an entity—

(a) not to engage in conduct (whether in or outside Singapore) which causes or contributes to any haze pollution in Singapore; and
(b) not to engage in conduct (whether in or outside Singapore) that condones any conduct (whether in or outside Singapore) by another entity or individual which causes or contributes to any haze pollution in Singapore.

(2) It shall be a duty of an entity which participates in the management of another entity (referred to in this subsection as the second entity) that is the owner or occupier of any land situated outside Singapore to ensure that—

(a) the second entity does not engage in conduct (whether in or outside Singapore) which causes or contributes to any haze pollution in Singapore; and
(b) the second entity does not engage in conduct (whether in or outside Singapore) that condones any conduct (whether in or