萬國法律事務所

The Environmental Protection Administration recently passed the “Guidelines on the Exercise of Discretion”, which was drafted according to the Environmental Education Act. The Guidelines prescribe that when there is a violation of the environmental protection laws or ordinances that would result in a fine equivalent to or more than NT$ 5,000 or an order to stop work or business, the violator shall be forced to participate in a seminar on environmental protection for 1 to 8 hours. The Guidelines also contain the required time for such participation corresponding with the amounts of the fines. These Guidelines will be effective from 5 June 2011, which is also the effective date of the new Environmental Education Act.