# Health Act 2006, Paragraph 9


(1) Proceedings for the offence in respect of which a penalty notice was given may not be brought before the end of the period for payment of the penalty.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the person to whom the notice was given has asked in accordance with paragraphs 14 and 15 to be tried for the alleged offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/28/schedule/1/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/health-act-2006/schedule-1/paragraph-9
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