(1)The regulator may require a registered provider—
(a)to prepare an annual report assessing the provider's performance by reference to standards under section 193 or 194, and
(b)to send the report to the regulator within a specified period.
(2)A requirement may specify matters to be covered by a report.
(3)Failure to comply with a requirement without reasonable excuse is an offence.
(4)A person guilty of an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(5)Proceedings for an offence may be brought only by or with the consent of—
(a)the regulator, or
(b)the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Commencement Information
I1S. 204 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)