Section 815: Entries not to be removed from register

Companies Act 2006 · 2006 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 22: Information about interests in a company's shares

Entries in the register kept under section 808 (register of interests disclosed) must not be deleted except in accordance with—

  • section 816 (old entries), or

  • section 817 (incorrect entry relating to third party).

If an entry is deleted in contravention of subsection (1), the company must restore it as soon as reasonably practicable.

If default is made in complying with subsection (1) or (2), an offence is committed by—

the company, and
every officer of the company who is in default.

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale and, for continued contravention of subsection (2), a daily default fine not exceeding one-tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.

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