Part 3 – Specific amendments to primary legislation

Amendment of the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979I14

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The Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 19793 is amended as follows.

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In section 14D, omit subsection (6)(a).

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After subsection (6) insert—

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In this section as it extends to England and Wales, subsection (5)(a)(ii) has effect as if the reference there to 12 months were to the general limit in a magistrates’ court (or, in relation to offences committed before 2 May 2022, to 6 months).