Schedules

Schedule 12Alcohol duty: duty stamps

I1I29Penalty for affixing wrong, altered or forged stamps, or over-labelling

1

This paragraph applies where a person affixes to a retail container that is required to be stamped any of the items mentioned in sub-paragraphs (2) to (5).

2

The first is—

a

a type A stamp, or

b

a label incorporating a type B stamp,

if the stamp is not a correct stamp for that container in accordance with regulations under this Schedule.

3

The second is—

a

a type A stamp that has been altered, otherwise than in accordance with regulations under this Schedule, after it has been issued, or

b

a label incorporating a type B stamp if the stamp has been altered, otherwise than in accordance with regulations under this Schedule, after the label has been produced.

4

The third is an item that purports to be (but is not)—

a

a type A stamp, or

b

a label incorporating a type B stamp.

5

The fourth is any label or other item affixed in such a way as to cover up all or part of—

a

a type A stamp affixed to the container, or

b

a type B stamp incorporated in a label affixed to the container,

except where the label or other item is so affixed in accordance with regulations under this Schedule.

6

The person’s conduct attracts a penalty under section 9 of FA 1994 (civil penalties).

7

The retail container is liable to forfeiture (together with its contents).