S.L. 549.71 Art. 9Penalties.

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 euro (€23,000) and not exceeding two hundred and thirty-three thousand euro (€233,000) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both such fine and imprisonment;

(b) on a second or subsequent convictions, to a fine (multa) of not less than forty-six thousand euro (€46,000) and not exceeding four hundred sixty-six thousand euro (€466,000) 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, the owner of the said vehicle, where applicable, shall be 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 public entities and, or 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, the revocation of the permit issued by the competent authority and the confiscation of the corpus delicti, including the vehicle, if applicable.