# Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 158: Offences under Parts I, II, IV, VI, etc. due to fault of others.

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

Where the commission by any person of an offence under Part I, II, IV, or VI, or section 140, 141 or 142 above is due to the act or default of some other person, that other person may be charged with and convicted of the offence by virtue of this section whether or not proceedings for the offence are taken against the first-mentioned person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/158 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-protection-act-1990/section-158
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