S.L. 549.52 Art. 8Penalties.

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 one thousand two hundred euro (€1,200) but not exceeding two thousand three hundred euro (€2,300);

(b) on a second or subsequent convictions, to a fine (multa) of not less than two thousand three hundred euro (€2,300), but not exceeding eleven thousand six hundred euro (€11,600) 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 any permit issued by the competent authority and the confiscation of the corpus delicti.