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PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT OPERATIONS ACT 1997 - SECT 144AC
Use of approved GPS tracking device required by EPA for waste transportation vehicles
(1) The EPA may, by notice in writing, require a person who is engaged in the
transportation of waste to ensure that-- (a) approved GPS tracking devices are
installed, used and maintained, in the manner specified in the notice, on any
motor vehicles or trailers, or both, that are used by the person (or an
employee, subcontractor or agent of the person) to transport waste, and
(b)
such devices are not tampered with.
(2) A person who does not comply with a
notice given to the person under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence. :
Maximum penalty-- (b) for a corporation--$44,000, or
(a) for an
individual--$22,000.
(3) In this section--
"approved GPS tracking device" means a device of a kind approved by the EPA
that uses the Global Positioning System to keep track of the location of a
motor vehicle.
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