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while an objection or appeal against an earlier notice has been instituted and is neither withdrawn nor determined.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