Part VI Miscellaneous and General
F1Monetary penalties
55CF2Guidance 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.
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The Commissioner must consult the Secretary of State before issuing any guidance under this section.
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.
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