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(1)Ofqual may, by notice, require a recognised body on which a sanction has been imposed to pay the costs incurred by Ofqual in relation to imposing the sanction, up to the time it is imposed.
(2)The references in subsection (1) to imposing a sanction are to—
(a)giving a direction under section 151;
(b)imposing a monetary penalty under section 151A;
(c)withdrawing recognition under section 152.
(3)“Costs” includes in particular—
(a)investigation costs;
(b)administration costs;
(c)costs of obtaining expert advice (including legal advice).
(4)A notice given to a recognised body under subsection (1) must contain information as to—
(a)the amount required to be paid,
(b)how payment may be made,
(c)the period within which payment is required to be made (which must not be less than 28 days),
(d)rights of appeal,
(e)the period within which an appeal may be made, and
(f)the consequences of non-payment.
(5)The body may require Ofqual to provide a detailed breakdown of the amount specified in the notice.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 152A-152C inserted (1.5.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 23(5), 82(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 3