Article 23 Offences and non-compliance with notices

England and Wales

(1)

Any person who fails to comply with this Order is guilty of an offence under the Act.

(2)

Without prejudice to any proceedings for an offence under this Order, where there has been a failure by any person to comply with article 6, 11, 12, 13 or 18 the Secretary of State may—

(a)

carry out or cause to be carried out the requirements of any notice served under article 6(1), 11(2), 12(4), 12(6), 13(2) or 18; and

(b)

recover from that person the amount of any expenses reasonably incurred by the Secretary of State.