17. If the undertaker, without reasonable excuse, fails to—
(a)comply with a direction given under article 9, 12(1) or (2) or 13;
(b)comply with the requirements of article 12(3) or 15;
(c)give notification as required by article 9; or
(d)operate the wind turbines in accordance with article 14,
it will be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.