# Energy Act 2008, Section 82K: Failure to comply with direction under section 82E

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) It is an offence for a person to fail to comply with a direction under section 82E, unless the person proves that due diligence was exercised in order to avoid the failure.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £50,000a fine, or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to a fine, or both.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/32/section/82K (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2008/section-82K
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