Article 32K Lump sum deduction orders: offencesF1
A person who fails to comply with the requirements of—
an order under Article 32E or 32F; or
any regulation under Article 32J which is designated by the regulations for the purposes of this sub-paragraph,
commits an offence.
It shall be a defence for a person charged with an offence under paragraph (1) to prove that the person took all reasonable steps to comply with the requirements in question.
A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Arts. 32E-32K inserted (1.6.2009 for specified purposes, 3.8.2009 in so far as not already in operation) by Child Maintenance Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 10), ss. 15, 41(1) (with s. 40(2)(3)); S.R. 2009/216, art. 2(1)(b)