# The Wine Regulations 2011, Regulation 16: Proceedings against partnerships and unincorporated associations

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Proceedings for an offence under these Regulations alleged to have been committed by a partnership or unincorporated association may be brought against the partnership or association in the name of the partnership or association.
(2) For the purposes of such proceedings the following apply as if the partnership or unincorporated association were a body corporate—
(a) rules of court relating to the service of documents;
(b) section 33 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925 and Schedule 3 to the Magistrates’ Court Act 1980;
(c) section 70 and section 143 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995;
(d) section 18 of the Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 and Schedule 4 to the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.
(3) A fine imposed on a partnership or unincorporated association is to be paid out of the funds of the partnership or association.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2936/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wine-regulations-2011/regulation-16
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