# Finance Act 2017, Section 35: Liability to pay the levy


(1) Where the charge to soft drinks industry levy arises on a chargeable event within section 32(2) or (3), the person who packages the chargeable soft drinks is liable to pay the amount charged.
(2) Where the charge to soft drinks industry levy arises on a chargeable event within section 33(2) or (8), the relevant person who is the first recipient is liable to pay the amount charged.
(3) Where the charge to soft drinks industry levy arises on a chargeable event within section 33(9), the relevant person who is the first seller is liable to pay the amount charged.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/10/section/35 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/finance-act-2017/section-35
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