# Energy Act 2023, Section 275: Contravention of requirement under section 273 or 274

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

(1) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement imposed by a notice under section 273(1) or (2) or 274(4) commits an offence.
(2) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with section 274(1) commits an offence.
(3) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—
(a) on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court or a fine (or both);
(b) on summary conviction in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);
(c) on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);
(d) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine (or both).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/52/section/275 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2023/section-275
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