Anambra Environment Law Offenders To Pay Between N20,000 and N5m Fine—- Official
The Anambra government has announced the commencement of enforcement of the state Environmental Law.
Dr Law Mefor, the Commissioner for Information in Anambra said this in a Statement made available in Awka on Thursday.
Mefor said under the law, all public and private buildings without functional catchment pits, drainage systems, or any approved means of stormwater control would be penalised.
He said indiscriminate disposal of sachet water nylons, pet bottles, plastics, or any other waste materials at locations other than designated litter points was prohibited.
He said penalties for individuals ranged between N20,000 to N1 million while corporate organisations would be from N100,000 to N5 million.
“Anambra Government wishes to notify the general public that full enforcement of all environmental laws has commenced in the state.
“Anyone caught dropping refuse indiscriminately on roads, expressways, or into drainages will be arrested, prosecuted, and fined,” he said.
