The Meat and Meat Products (Hormonal Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 1989

Offences due to fault of another person

20.  Where the commission by any person of an offence under these Regulations is due to the act or default of some other person that other person shall be guilty of the offence, and a person may be charged with and convicted of the offence by virtue of this regulation whether or not proceedings are brought against the first-mentioned person.