S.L. 549.21 Art. 11Penalties.

Any person who commits an offence against these regulations shall, on conviction, be liable:

(a) on a first conviction to a fine (multa) of not less than twenty-three thousand and two hundred and ninety-three euro and seventy-three cents (€23,293.73) but not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two thousand and nine hundred and thirty-seven euro and thirty-four cents (€232,937.34);

(b) on a second or subsequent convictions, to a fine (multa) of not less than one hundred and sixteen thousand and four hundred and sixty-eight euro and sixty-seven cents (€116,468.67), but not exceeding four hundred and sixty-five thousand and eight hundred and seventy-four euro and sixty-eight cents (€465,874.68) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both such fine and imprisonment: Provided that whenever any person is found guilty of committing an offence under these regulations by means of a vehicle or ship, the owner of the said vehicle or ship, where applicable, is held liable in the same manner and degree:

Provided further that the court shall order any person who has been found guilty of committing an offence against these regulations to pay for the expenses incurred by the competent authority or any public entity or any other persons acting on their behalf involved in the implementation of these regulations, and restitution of the environment as a result of the said offence, and the confiscation of the corpus delicti.