Unit 6: Current Legislation Affecting UK Industry: Atmosphere |
6.2.10 Fines, Liabilities and Penalties IPC and LAPC These are the same for both regimes, although the enforcement bodies are different- the local authority for LAPC and the Environment Agency/SEPA for IPC. Offences under Part I of EPA 1990 can lead to fines of up to "£20,000 on summary conviction, or unlimited fines and up to two years imprisonment for conviction upon indictment. |