PART 7E+WGuidance
GuidanceE+W
22.—(1) Each regulator must publish guidance about its use of civil sanctions under these Regulations in relation to an offence under Parts 2 to 4.
(2) In the case of guidance relating to a [F1fixed] monetary penalty, compliance notice or stop notice, the guidance must contain the relevant information set out in paragraph (3).
(3) The relevant information referred to in paragraph (2) is information as to—
(a)the circumstances in which the penalty or notice is likely to be imposed;
(b)the circumstances in which it may not be imposed;
(c)rights to make representations and objections and rights of appeal; and
F2(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4) The regulator must revise the guidance where appropriate.
(5) The regulator must consult such persons as it considers appropriate before publishing any guidance or revised guidance under this regulation.
(6) The regulator must have regard to the guidance or revised guidance in exercising its functions.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 22(2) substituted (1.10.2023) by The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/982), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 5(a)
F2Reg. 22(3)(d) omitted (1.10.2023) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/982), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 5(b)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 22 in force at 1.10.2020, see reg. 1(2)
Additional guidanceE+W
F323. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F3Reg. 23 omitted (1.10.2023) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/982), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 6
Commencement Information
I2Reg. 23 in force at 1.10.2020, see reg. 1(2)