Article XVI — Regulatory Contraventions

1. 1.

   Failure to comply with a General Regulation shall constitute administrative non-compliance or a regulatory contravention.

2. 2.

   A regulatory contravention shall not, by reason only of the contravention, constitute a criminal offence.

3. 3.

   Criminal responsibility may arise only where it is separately established by Sovereign Decree or Code.

4. 4.

   The purpose of regulatory action shall be to secure compliance and protect the orderly administration of the Nation and State.