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Waste Minimisation Act 2008

Offences and enforcement - Offences

66: Offences against bylaws

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"Breaking a bylaw can mean a big fine of up to $20,000"

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If you break a bylaw made under section 56, you commit an offence. You can be fined up to $20,000 if you are convicted. This applies to every person who breaches one of these bylaws.

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Offences

66Offences against bylaws

  1. Every person commits an offence who breaches a bylaw made under section 56 and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000.

Notes
  • Section 66: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).