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Regulation 8

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(1)

It shall be a defence to a charge—

(a)

under Regulation 7(1)(a) relating to failure to comply with a requirement made under Regulation 5(2); or

(b)

under Regulation 7(3) relating to failure to afford facilities or assistance under Regulation 5(2);

to show that the person charged, being the manager of the offshore installation to which the charge relates, was acting, in respect of the facts alleged, under and in accordance with the provisions of subsections (4) or (6) of section 5 of the Act (which confers powers on the manager of an offshore installation).

(2)

The fine which may be imposed under Regulation 7(2) shall not exceed £100 and proceedings on indictment thereunder shall be excluded.

(3)

The variation or revocation of any requirement given or made under any provision of these Regulations shall not affect liability for any offence committed before the variation or revocation takes effect.