# The Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026, Paragraph 15


(1) If a notice of intent for a variable monetary penalty is served on any person in relation to a contravention which is an offence (“the related offence”), no criminal proceedings may be instituted against that person for the related offence before the expiry of a period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice of intent is served.
(2) If, in relation to a contravention which is an offence, a person has paid a variable monetary penalty, or discharged liability for a variable monetary penalty within the 28 day period referred to in sub-paragraph (1), that person may not by reason of the contravention be convicted at any time of the related offence, unless the contravention is a continuing act or omission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348282726/schedule/2/paragraph/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-digital-waste-tracking-england-regulations-2026/schedule-2/paragraph-15
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