160Defence—control equipment reduces emissions

160 Defence—control equipment reduces emissions

160 Defence—control equipment reduces emissions

It is a defence to an offence under this Part if—

(a) the emission of sulfur compounds into the atmosphere from the burning of fuel is restricted by control equipment or otherwise, and

(b) because of the restriction, the emission of sulfur compounds into the atmosphere is no greater than it would be if—

(i) there were no restriction, and

(ii) the fuel had a sulfur content that complied with—

(A) section 159, or

(B) if the restrictions are in place because of a licence—the licence.