Section 36, The Environment Protection Act, 2000

(1) Where a vessel or onshore or offshore facility is used or is involved in the commission of an offence against subsection (5) of section 35 the owner or operator of such vessel or onshore or offshore facility shall— (a) promptly notify the Minister or other relevant authority of the discharge; 18 No. 2 Environment Protection Act 2000 (b) take all possible measures in accordance with standard removal methods to minimize pollution; (c) promptly comply with such other directions as the Minister may from time to time prescribe. (2) An owner or operator who fails to comply with sub-section (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five million leones or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years or to both the fine and imprisonment. [Margin: Legal proceedings.]