No proceedings may be taken by the AER against a person on whom an infringement notice was served in respect of an alleged breach of a civil penalty provision if--
(a) the infringement penalty is--(i) paid within the time for payment stated in the notice; and(ii) not withdrawn by the AER within the time for payment stated in the notice in accordance with section 282; or
(b) the infringement penalty is accepted in accordance with section 281.