F1PART 21AInformation about people with significant control

CHAPTER 2ADuty to notify registrar of persons with significant control and ID verification

F2Identity verification obligations for persons with significant control

790LTOffence of failing to comply with sections 790LM to 790LR

(1)

It is an offence for a person to fail, without reasonable excuse, to comply with—

(a)

any of the following sections—

  • section 790LN;

  • section 790LP;

  • section 790LQ;

  • section 790LR;

(b)

a direction under section 790LM or 790LO.

(2)

Where an offence under this section is committed by a registrable relevant legal entity, every officer of the entity who is in default also commits the offence.

(3)

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction—

(a)

in England and Wales, to a fine;

(b)

in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale and, for continued contravention, a daily default fine not exceeding one-tenth of level 5 on the standard scale.