S.L. 473.4 Art. 8Incorrect application for exemption.

(1) Where an application for exemption contains false or incorrect information, and the applicant producer does not correct such application in accordance with the provisions of this regulation, such applicant producer shall be liable to an administrative penalty equivalent to the amount of the eco-contribution that would have been due had the exemption not been obtained: Provided that where such contribution does not amount to two hundred and thirty-three euro (€233), the administrative penalty shall be of two hundred and thirty-three euro (€233).

(2) A producer who has made any form of incorrect statement in an application for exemption may correct the said claim by the delivery of a corrected application form not later than ten days from when the application form containing the incorrect statement was furnished to the Minister, clearly indicating that the adjusted application form replaces the application furnished earlier: Provided that where a producer corrects an application form, he shall nonetheless be liable to an administrative penalty of two hundred and thirty-three euro (€233).