Since 1968, Section 29 (b) of the Jamaican Interpretation Act has set a maximum fine for any infringement of an Act of Parliament or Regulation at $1,000 (US$7.90). This has meant that if politicians wished to allow for the imposition of realistic fines they had to exclude this section from any new legislation. Now the Senate has amended section 29 (b) and increased the maximum fine to $1 M (US$7,898) .The amendment also includes a delegated ministerial power to further modify the limit whenever necessary.