Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 No 156
Historical version for 1 November 2011 to 5 February 2012 (accessed 20 May 2013 at 12:07) Current version

251   Offence

A person who fails to comply with an order under this Part (except an order under section 246, 247 or 248) is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty:

•  in the case of a corporation—$120,000 for each day the offence continues, or
•  in the case of an individual—$60,000 for each day the offence continues.

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