Save as provided in [F2section 7], a registrar shall not register the birth of any child after the expiration of [F112 months] from the date of birth F3. . . , from the date of the finding, and any person who registers any birth, or causes any birth to be registered, in contravention of this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F4level 1 on the standard scale].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 8 substituted (28.5.2012) by Welfare Reform Act 2009 (c. 24), s. 61(3), Sch. 6 para. 9(b); S.I. 2012/1256, art. 2(2)(b)
F2Words in s. 8 substituted (28.5.2012) by Welfare Reform Act 2009 (c. 24), s. 61(3), Sch. 6 para. 9(a); S.I. 2012/1256, art. 2(2)(b)
F3Words repealed by Children Act 1975 (c. 72), Sch. 4 Pt. VI
F4Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46