10. Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, proof of which shall lie on him—
(a)contravenes or fails to comply with article 3(1), (2) or (4), 4(5) or 9;
(b)fails to comply with any notice served under article 4(1), 5(1) or 6(1);
(c)fails to comply with any condition of a licence issued under article 4(3)(b) or 5(1); or
(d)knowingly causes or permits any such contravention or non-compliance,
commits an offence against the Act.