# The Merchant Shipping (Musters, Training and Decision Support Systems) Regulations 1999, Regulation 15: Penalties

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

(1) If, in respect of a ship, there is a breach of any of the requirements of these Regulations the master and the owner shall each be guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or, on conviction on indictment, by imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or a fine, or both.
(2) Any person who fails to carry out any duty assigned to him under regulation 5(5), (6) or (7) shall be guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.
(3) In any proceedings for an offence under these Regulations it shall be a good defence for the person charged to prove that he took all reasonable steps to avoid the commission of the offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2722/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-musters-training-and-decision-support-systems-regulations-1999/regulation-15
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