- (b) if the offence is a continuing one, the imposition of a further fine of $10,000 for each day or part of a day during which the offence has continued; and
- (c) the imposition of a sentence of imprisonment for a period of not more than 12 months.
Division 3—Enforcement
6. Authorized officers
(1) The Director may, in writing, authorize a public officer not below the rank of Environmental Protection Inspector to perform such functions of the Director or an authorized officer under this Ordinance as are specified in the authorization.
(2) When performing a function under this Ordinance, an authorized officer must, if required, produce his written authorization granted under this section.
(3) An authorized officer performing a function under this Ordinance may take with him such persons as he reasonably requires to assist him in the performance of the function.
7. Powers to obtain information, enter places for routine inspection, etc.
(1) An authorized officer may, in relation to any record or document required to be kept by a person under this Ordinance, do all or any of the following—
- (a) require the person to produce the record or document for inspection;
- (b) require the person to provide all reasonable assistance, information or explanations in connection with the record or document;
- (c) remove and retain the record or document for such period as may be reasonably necessary for further examination or reproduction, or until the relevant proceedings under this Ordinance have been heard and finally determined.
(2) An authorized officer may require a person to provide information relating to any levy or fee imposed under this Ordinance that is in the possession of the person and is reasonably necessary to enable the officer to ascertain whether this Ordinance has been or is being complied with.
(3) For the purpose of ascertaining whether this Ordinance has been or is being complied with, an authorized officer may, at any reasonable time, enter a place to which the public are permitted to have access, and may do all or any of the following—
