Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015

Dubai: Improper disposal of waste water may attract a fine of up to Dh100,000 in Dubai, according to a new resolution announced on Tuesday.

Penalties and fines that reach up to Dh100,000 will be introduced as part of Resolution No (14) of 2015, which is an amendment of the Local Order No (11) of 2003 on Public Health and Safety of the Society in the emirate of Dubai.

Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has endorsed the Executive Council’s Resolution No (14) of 2015 amending the penalties and fines on violation of Local Order No (11) of 2003.

The new resolution aims to preserve the civilised image of Dubai as a global city.

The amendment in the penalties and fines include wrong disposal of hazardous waste, building and demolition waste and industrial waste.

Following the new resolution, improper disposal of waste water is subject to a Dh100,000 fine.

Moreover, the resolution added that there will also be a Dh10,000 fine for any leakage of waste water from buildings or septic tanks. Any leakage or improper disposal of liquid or solid materials from concrete mixing transport trucks is subject to a Dh50,000 fine and improper disposal of used oils in the public sewage network, cesspools or roads is subject to a Dh3,000 fine.

The penalties and fines schedule attached to Resolution No (14) of 2015 will revoke all the penalties and fines schedule attached to Administrative Resolution No (30) of 2007.

Staff Report

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