National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Regulations

Regulations pertaining to threatened or protected terrestrial species and freshwater species, 2023 - effective 1 April 2023

Section B: Transitional Provisions

Chapter 12 : Offences and Penalties

108. Penalties
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A person convicted of an offence in terms of regulation 107 of these Regulations is liable upon conviction to—

 

(a)imprisonment for a period not exceeding 5 years; or

 

(b)a fine not exceeding R5 million; or

 

(c)both a fine and such imprisonment; and

 

(d)in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding R10 million or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years, or both such fine and imprisonment.