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Review the URA Land Search Report, based on the relevant provision of the Planning Act, what is the potential maximum financial penalty regarding TOP/2018/04576 as of January 1, 2025? Assume that the sentence "[i]f the facility has been operating as self-storage since 2020 without proper approval, the cumulative exposure could be significant," is referencing January 1, 2020. Write back to me with your assessment in here.

Subject: Potential Maximum Penalty – Jurong East Facility (TOP/2018/04576)

In response to your question regarding the potential penalty exposure for the Jurong East facility, I have reviewed the URA Land Search Report and the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.

Under Section 12(4)(a) of the Planning Act, the penalty on conviction for unauthorized development is a fine not exceeding $200,000. The statute also provides for a further fine of $10,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction. However, since there has been no conviction as of January 1, 2025, the daily fine provision is not applicable.

The potential maximum penalty as of January 1, 2025 is $200,000.

Please let me know if you require any further clarification.