Stiffer penalties mooted for major illegal structures

[RTHK] - 12/13/2024

The government announced on Friday a two-fold proposal to handle unauthorised building works, with those convicted of serious breaches facing a maximum jail term of two years and a HK$2 million fine. While stiffer penalties could be introduced for serious contraventions of the Buildings (…)



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