The Marine Conservation (Fixed Monetary Penalties) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 No. 279

PART 4 Guidance and publication of enforcement action

Guidance as to the use of a fixed monetary penalty

14.—(1) The Department must publish guidance about its use of the fixed monetary penalty.

(2) The guidance must contain information as to—

(a) the circumstances in which the fixed monetary penalty is likely to be imposed;

(b) the circumstances in which it may not be imposed;

(c) the amount of the penalty;

(d) how liability for the penalty may be discharged and the effect of the discharge;

(e) right to make representations and objections; and

(f) right of appeal.

(3) The Department must revise the guidance where appropriate and publish any revised guidance.

(4) The Department must consult such persons as it considers appropriate before publishing any guidance or revised guidance under this Article.

(5) The Department must have regard to the guidance or revised guidance in exercising its functions.