Two companies were each issued a $200 compound fine yesterday for indiscriminate dumping of rubbish in public areas at the Kiulap commercial area, in an operation conducted by the Law Enforcement Division of the Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) Municipal Department.

Under Chapter 30, Section 12 (1) of the Minor Offences Act, storing or disposing of items in public places is a violation which carries the penalty of a compound fine that must be settled within seven days.

If the company or individual fails to settle the fine, the matter will be referred to court. For first-time offenders, the penalty is a fine of $1,000 or a month's imprisonment.

For repeat offenders, the punishment is a $3,000 fine, or an imprisonment of not more than three months.

Members of the public are urged to dispose of unwanted items at allocated bins, while companies are reminded to maintain standards of hygiene and comply with the regulations under the Minor Offences Act.

The Law Enforcement Division will continue to conduct inspections in_ areas under the jurisdiction of the BSB Municipal Department.

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by BruDirect.com

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