Biometric registration
I1I2C1C210Penalty: objection
1
A person (P) who is given a penalty notice under section 9(1) may by notice to the Secretary of State object on the grounds—
a
that P has not failed to comply with a requirement of regulations under section 5(1),
b
that it is unreasonable to require P to pay a penalty, or
c
that the amount of the penalty is excessive.
2
A notice of objection must—
a
specify the grounds of objection and P's reasons,
b
comply with any prescribed requirements as to form and content, and
c
be given within the prescribed period.
3
The Secretary of State shall consider a notice of objection and—
a
cancel the penalty notice,
b
reduce the penalty by varying the penalty notice,
c
increase the penalty by issuing a new penalty notice, or
d
confirm the penalty notice.
4
The Secretary of State shall act under subsection (3) and notify P—
a
in accordance with any prescribed requirements, and
b
within the prescribed period or such longer period as the Secretary of State and P may agree.