Biometric registration

I1C1C29Penalty

1

The Secretary of State may by notice require a person to pay a penalty for failing to comply with a requirement of regulations under section 5(1).

2

The notice must—

a

specify the amount of the penalty,

b

specify a date before which the penalty must be paid to the Secretary of State,

c

specify methods by which the penalty may be paid,

d

explain the grounds on which the Secretary of State thinks the person has failed to comply with a requirement of the regulations, and

e

explain the effect of sections 10 to 12.

3

The amount specified under subsection (2)(a) may not exceed £1,000.

4

The date specified under subsection (2)(b) must be not less than 14 days after the date on which the notice is given.

5

A person who has been given a notice under subsection (1) for failing to comply with regulations may be given further notices in the case of continued failure; but a person may not be given a new notice—

a

during the time available for objection or appeal against an earlier notice, or

b

while an objection or appeal against an earlier notice has been instituted and is neither withdrawn nor determined.

6

The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (3) to reflect a change in the value of money.