# The Fresh Meat Export (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations 1987, Regulation 17: Penalties and enforcement


(1) If any person contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these Regulations he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £2,000; and
(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both.
(2) Each local authority shall enforce and execute the provision of these Regulations in their district with the exception of regulations 4 and 6 which shall be enforced and executed by the appropriate Minister.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2237/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fresh-meat-export-hygiene-and-inspection-regulations-1987/regulation-17
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