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Version Superseded: 26/07/2013

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Point in time view as at 03/11/2008. This version of this provision has been superseded. Help about Status

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Consumer Credit Act 1974, Section 28B is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 18 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1[F228BExtension of period to pay charge under s. 28AU.K.

(1)A person who is required under section 28A to pay a charge before the end of a period may apply once to the OFT for that period to be extended.

(2)The application shall be made before such day as may be determined in accordance with provision made by the OFT by general notice.

(3)If the OFT is satisfied that there is a good reason—

(a)why the applicant has not paid that charge prior to his making of the application, and

(b)why he cannot pay that charge before the end of that period,

it may, if it thinks fit, by notice to him extend that period by such time as it thinks fit having regard to that reason.

(4)The power of the OFT under this section to extend a period in relation to a charge—

(a)includes the power to extend the period in relation to a part of the charge only;

(b)may be exercised even though the period has ended.]]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 28A and preceding cross-heading inserted (16.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 6.4.2008) by Consumer Credit Act 2006 (c. 14), ss. {35}, 71(2); S.I. 2006/1508, art. 3(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2007/3300, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

F2S. 28B inserted (16.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 6.4.2008) by Consumer Credit Act 2006 (c. 14), ss. {36}, 71(2); S.I. 2006/1508, art. 3(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2007/3300, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

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