| Date of offence or contravention | 28.08.2019 |
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| Type of offence or contravention | 1. Did falsely suggest that services were EPA approved at Hallam on 28.08.2019, contrary to s.59B(c). |
| Background of offence or contravention | An asbestos removal company has been convicted and fined for misusing the logo of Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) on its business stationery and website. Asbestos Australia Pty Ltd and its Director, Tom Visal Clappers each pleaded guilty to one charge of falsely suggesting that asbestos removal services were approved by EPA, in contravention of section 59B(c) of the Environment Protection Act 1970. The Hallam based company was convicted and fined $2,500 and ordered to pay EPA's prosecution costs in the amount of $813.46 while Mr Clappers was fined $1,000 without conviction. |
| Date of court hearing | 19 March 2020 |
| Date of court order | 19 March 2020 |
| Judicial officer | G Connellan |
| Court and location | Dandenong |
| Proceeding number | L10217882 |
Court orders made
With conviction, fined $2,500 with $813.46 costs.Updated