Offence where enforcement notice is not complied with

(1) Where, at any time after the end of the period specified in the notice for compliance with an enforcement notice, any step required by the notice to be taken has not been taken or any activity required by the notice to cease is being carried on, the person who is then the owner or occupier of the aquaculture facility is in breach of the notice and shall be liable to be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Part VIII. (2) In proceedings against any person for non-compliance with an enforcement notice, it shall be a defence for him to show that he did everything he could be expected to do to secure compliance with the notice. (3) A person who has control of, or an interest in, the land, premises or aquaculture facility to which an enforcement notice relates of which he has knowledge (other than the owner) shall not carry on any activity which is required by the notice to cease or permit such activity to be carried on. 52 (4) A person who, at any time before the end of the period for compliance with the notice, contravenes sub-section (3) is liable to be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Part VIII.