# The Statistical Returns (Carriage of Goods and Passengers by Sea) Regulations 1997, Regulation 4: Offences


If any person required to furnish returns under these Regulations fails to furnish those returns as required, or makes a return which he knows to be false or recklessly makes a false return, he shall, unless he proves that he had reasonable excuse for the failure or false return, be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2330/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/statistical-returns-carriage-of-goods-and-passengers-by-sea-regulations-1997/regulation-4
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