(1)Every revenue trader shall pay any duty of excise payable in respect of his trade at or within such time, at such place and to such person as the Commissioners may direct whether or not payment of that duty has been secured by bond or otherwise.
(2)If any duty payable is not paid in accordance with subsection (1) above, it shall be paid on demand made by the Commissioners either to the trader personally or by delivering the demand in writing at his place of abode or business.
(3)If any duty is not paid on demand made under subsection (2) above [F1the trader’s failure to pay the duty on demand shall attract a penalty under section 9 of the Finance Act 1994 (civil penalties) which shall be calculated by reference to the amount of the duty demanded and shall also attract daily penalties.].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 116(3) substituted (1.1.1995) by 1994 c. 9, s. 9(9), Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 11 (with s. 19(3)); S.I. 1994/2679, art. 3 (with art. 4(3))
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 116 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 16, ss. 12(6)(b), 15