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this
can only
be achieved by assistance and encouragement
objectives for
on the one hand, and firm bu t fair enforcement on the
other.
Government's
overal1
enforcement and compliance are :-
policy
То
establish
and
inspection and
maintain a credible
investigation presence that
will convince potential offenders that any
breaches of legislation are likely to be
detected.
To
establish
a
clear
and consistent
enforce ment
policy,
which
will
be
imp le mented
whenever
breaches
of
legislation are detected.
Το ensure that there is available to all
potential
polluters
sufficient
technical
assistance and advice in respect of the
application of pollution control and waste
reduction technology.
ADEQUACY OF CURRENT ARRANGEMENTS
Inspection, investigation and enforcement
7.3
In Hong Kong pollution laws and codes are
enforced by regular
but infrequent inspection of the most
significant polluters, and in response to complaints. This
mixed system has its merits in particular it enlists the
assistance of the public in detecting offences. How ever,
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