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Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act, 2007 (Act No. 21 of 2007)

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Protection of the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Areas in terms of the Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act, 2007

Schedule D-Regulations restricting interference due to electrical activities within the Karoo central astronomy advantage area 1

8. Contraventions and Penalties

 

(1) Contraventions for which a prosecution may be instituted in a Court of Law, are the following:
(a) failure to be in possession of a permit where it is required, according to sub-regulations 3(1), 3(4) and 3(6)(c);
(b) failure to comply with the conditions of a permit according to sub-regulations 3(1) and 4(7);
(c) failure to abide by prescribed measures in these regulations to resolve interference as set out in sub-regulation 3(6)(c) and in regulation 7; and
(d) failure by a permit holder to comply with the prescribed protection conditions as set out sub-regulation 3(2).

 

(2) The maximum fine for an intentional contravention of sub-regulation 8(1)(a), 8(b) or 8(1)(d) is R200 000 and for a negligent contravention is R100 000.

 

(3) The maximum fine for an intentional contravention of subsection 8(1)(c) is R20 000 and for a negligent contravention R5000.

 

(4) The fines referred to in sub-regulations 8(2) and 8(3) may be suspended as a whole or in part subject to a condition that the person convicted is not found guilty of the same offence within a maximum of period of three years.

 

 


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