PART 2Other aviation matters
Provision of information about aviation
87Penalty for providing false information, destroying documents etc
1
The CAA may impose a penalty on a person if, in relevant circumstances, the person provides information to the CAA that is false or misleading in a material respect and—
a
the person knows that the information is false or misleading, or
b
the person is reckless as to whether the information is false or misleading.
2
A person provides information in relevant circumstances if the person does so—
a
in response to a notice under section 85, or
b
knowing that the CAA is likely to use the information for the purpose of carrying out its functions under section 83 or 84.
3
The CAA may impose a penalty on a person if the person intentionally alters, suppresses or destroys a document that the person is required to produce by a notice under section 85.
4
The amount of a penalty imposed on a person under this section must be such amount as the CAA determines to be—
a
appropriate, and
b
proportionate to the action in respect of which it is imposed.