ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 500
Fines payable to local government
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 500
Fines payable to local government
500 Fines payable to local government
(1) This section applies if—
(a) the administration and enforcement of a
matter has been devolved or delegated to a local government; and
(b) a
proceeding for an offence about the matter is taken; and
(c) a court imposes
a fine for the offence.
(2) The fine must be paid to the local government.
(3) If a person other than the local government prosecutes the offence,
subsection (2) does not apply to any part of the fine the court orders be paid
to the party.