Article 17 Offences
Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, proof of which shall lie on him—
(a)
contravenes any provision of this order, or any provision or condition of any licence, certificate of exemption or notice issued or served under this order; or
(b)
fails to comply with any such provision or with any condition of any such licence, certificate of exemption or notice; or
(c)
causes or permits any such contravention or non-compliance,
commits an offence against the Act.