| James Kon |
THREE companies and five individuals were fined for disposing of rubbish indiscriminately in public areas on Tuesday.
The companies were each fined sums of up to $200, while the five individuals were each fined $100 in an operation conducted by the Law Enforcement Division of the Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) Municipal Department that targeted areas in Gadong, Kiulap, Batu Satu and the capital.
The Law Enforcement Division reminded the public that it will not hesitate to take action on any individual or company that has violated the Minor Offences Act.
Under the Act, Chapter 30 of Section 12 (1), storing or disposal of any items in public places is an offence.
A company, which is levied with the compound fine, must settle the fine within seven days.
Photo by Law Enforcement Division of Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Department shows a water tank dispose in a public area.
If the company fails to settle the fine, the matter will be referred to court and if found guilty, the punishment will be $1,000 or a month’s imprisonment for the first convicted offence.
For subsequent offence, the punishment will be $3,000 fine or imprisonment of not more than three months.
The Law Enforcement Unit urged the public to dispose of rubbish at bins that have been allocated, while companies must maintain the cleanliness of their premises and comply with the regulations under the Minor Offences Act.
Enforcement personnel will continue to conduct inspections under the jurisdiction of the BSB Municipal Department.
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