Valid from 29/04/1996

[F1 Allowance for lost or spoiled instruments] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 12A and crossheading immediately preceding it inserted (29.4.1996 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 39 Pt. III para. 10(4) of the amending Act) by 1996 c. 8, s. 201, Sch. 39 Pt. III para. 10(3)(4)

20 As to defacement of adhesive stamps. U.K.

Every person who by any writing in any manner defaces any adhesive stamp before it is used shall incur a fine of five pounds: Provided that any person may with the express sanction of the Commissioners, and in conformity with the conditions which they may prescribe, write upon or otherwise appropriate an adhesive stamp before it is used for the purpose of identification thereof.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Ss. 4(1)(2), 6(1), 20, modified by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Law Act 1977 (c.45, SIF 39:1), s. 31 and Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c.48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c.21, SIF 39:1), ss. 289C, 289G and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), arts. 5, 6