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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Protection of marine environment beyond New Zealand continental waters from dumping, incineration, and storing of wastes - Penalties

266: Penalties

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"Breaking maritime laws can result in big fines and extra costs."

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If you break the law under sections 263 or 264, you can get a fine. The fine can be up to $200,000. You may also have to pay extra for things like cleaning up waste. If you keep breaking the law, you can get another fine of up to $10,000 for each day you break the law. You may also have to pay for the costs of cleaning up or getting rid of waste. You could get an extra penalty under section 409.

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Part 21Protection of marine environment beyond New Zealand continental waters from dumping, incineration, and storing of wastes
Penalties

266Penalties

  1. Subject to section 267, every person who commits an offence against section 263 or section 264 is liable on conviction—

  2. to a fine not exceeding $200,000; and
    1. if the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence is continued; and
      1. for such amount as the court may assess in respect of the costs of all or any of the following, namely, removing or dispersing, or disposing of, any waste or other matter to which the offence relates; and
        1. to an additional penalty under section 409.

          Notes
          • Section 266: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).