Restriction on loading of hazardous substances

(1) No person shall load any hazardous substance on a ship, aircraft, tanker, floating craft or other marine vessel in Belize for the purpose of dumping such substance except in accordance with a permit granted under section 17. (2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub- section (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.