Part VI Miscellaneous and General

F1Monetary penaltiesF2F3F4

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Amendments (Textual)
F1

Ss. 55A - 55E and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2009 for certain purposes and 1.4.2010 to the extent that it is not already in force) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 144(1), 153; S.I. 2009/2606, art. 2(n); S.I. 2010/712, art. 4

F2

S. 55B inserted (1.10.2009 for certain purposes and 6.4.2010 to the extent that it is not already in force) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 144(1), 153; S.I. 2009/2606, art. 2(n); S.I. 2010/712, art. 4

55CF3Guidance about monetary penalty notices

1

The Commissioner must prepare and issue guidance on how he proposes to exercise his functions under sections 55A and 55B.

2

The guidance must, in particular, deal with—

a

the circumstances in which he would consider it appropriate to issue a monetary penalty notice, and

b

how he will determine the amount of the penalty.

3

The Commissioner may alter or replace the guidance.

4

If the guidance is altered or replaced, the Commissioner must issue the altered or replacement guidance.

5

The Commissioner may not issue guidance under this section without the approval of the Secretary of State.

6

The Commissioner must lay any guidance issued under this section before each House of Parliament.

7

The Commissioner must arrange for the publication of any guidance issued under this section in such form and manner as he considers appropriate.

8

In subsections (5) to (7), “guidance” includes altered or replacement guidance.