15. [F1In any proceedings for an offence for a contravention of any of the provisions of these Regulations and the CLP Regulation it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that the person took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid the commission of the offence.]
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 14-18 revoked with savings (1.6.2015) by The Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/206), regs. 2(1), 24(c) (with regs. 3, 19)