# The Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017, Regulation 37: Offences: general duties

Extent: S

(1) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with—
(a) regulation 8 (duty to provide information);
(b) regulation 12(1) (duties in relation to use of unused system);
(c) regulation 13(1) (duties in relation to use of disused system);
(d) regulation 16 (duty of care: supplies of water); or
(e) regulation 17 (duty of care: substances and materials).
(2) In any proceedings against a person for an offence under paragraph (1), it is a defence to show that the person took all reasonable steps and exercised all due diligence to avoid committing the offence.
(3) A person who commits an offence under paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
(4) A person who commits an offence under paragraph (1)(d) or (e) is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/282/regulation/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-intended-for-human-consumption-private-supplies-scotland-regulations-2017/regulation-37
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