Collection and enforcement

F1Lump sum deduction orders: offences32K

(1)

A person who fails to comply with the requirements of—

(a)

an order under Article 32E or 32F; or

(b)

any regulation under Article 32J which is designated by the regulations for the purposes of this sub-paragraph,

commits an offence.

(2)

It shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under paragraph (1) to prove that the person took all reasonable steps to comply with the requirements in question.

(3)

A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.