Textual Amendments
F1Words in cross-heading before s. 256 inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 72
(1)Before making an order under section 256 or 257 the regulator must take all reasonable steps to give notice to—
(a)the registered provider, and
(b)in the case of an order under section 256(4) or 257(2), the person to whom the order is directed.
(2)Contravention of an order under section 256(4) or 257(2) is an offence.
(3)A person guilty of an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
(4)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. 258 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)