Section 32K Lump sum deduction orders: offencesF1
England, Wales and Scotland
A person who fails to comply with the requirements of—
an order under section 32E or 32F; or
any regulation under section 32J which is designated by the regulations for the purposes of this paragraph,
commits an offence.
It shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) to prove that the person took all reasonable steps to comply with the requirements in question.
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level two on the standard scale.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Ss. 32E-32K inserted (1.6.2009 for specified purposes, 3.8.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 (c. 6), ss. 23, 62(3); S.I. 2009/1314, art. 2(1)(b)
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
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Word in Act substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 1(2)(b), 86(1)(a)(2) (with ss. 28, 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.