Penalty for leaving litter, etc.
F1Use of fixed penalty receipts6A
1
A council may use its fixed penalty receipts only for the purposes of—
a
its functions under Articles 5 and 6;
b
such other functions (if any) as are specified in regulations made by the Department.
2
A council shall supply the Department with such information relating to its use of its fixed penalty receipts as the Department may require.
3
The Department may by regulations—
a
make provision for what a council is to do with its fixed penalty receipts—
i
pending their being used for the purposes mentioned in paragraph (1);
ii
if they are not so used before such time after their receipt as may be specified in the regulations;
b
make provision for accounting arrangements in respect of a council's fixed penalty receipts.
4
The provision that may be made under paragraph (3)(a)(ii) includes (in particular) provision for the payment of sums to a person (including the Department) other than the council.
5
Before making regulations under this Article the Department shall consult councils and—
a
such associations or bodies representative of councils;
b
such associations or bodies representative of officers of councils; and
c
such other persons or bodies,
as the Department considers appropriate.
6
In this Article references to a council's fixed penalty receipts are to the sums received by the council in respect of fixed penalties under Article 6.