Section 40 – Defences: offence under section 39(1)
Section 40 sets out certain defences to offences under section 39(1) (failure to comply with direction in an inspection report or pre-commencement safety recommendation as to the taking of measure).
Reservoirs Act (Northern Ireland) 2015
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