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Dischargers Face Detention

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Fifteen days in “administrative detention” could await those found responsible for illegally discharging hazardous chemicals into Chinese waters according to an Opinion (”Opinion on Administrative Detention Punishment for Illegal Pollution Discharge Behavior“) issued by the Legal Work Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.  The statutory basis for this punishment is found [...]

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