# The Genetically Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (England) Regulations 2004, Regulation 9: Offences due to fault of another person

Extent: E+W+S+NI

Where the commission by any person of an offence under regulation 8 is due to the act or default of some other person, that other person shall be guilty of the offence, and a person may be charged with and convicted of the offence by virtue of this regulation whether or not proceedings are taken against the first mentioned person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2412/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/genetically-modified-organisms-traceability-and-labelling-england-regulations-2004/regulation-9
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