# The Oil Stocking Order 2012, Article 17: Penalties and enforcement


(1) A person commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, that person—
(a) contravenes article 9; or
(b) contravenes article 11.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this provision is liable—
(a) on summary conviction—
(i) in England and Wales, to a fine of no more than the statutory maximum;
(ii) in Scotland, to a fine not exceeding £5,000; or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine.
(3) The powers set out in Schedule 2 apply with respect to the enforcement of an offence under this provision.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2862/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/oil-stocking-order-2012/article-17
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