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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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