PART 3Nuclear Regulation
CHAPTER 4Functions of the ONR
Information etc
97Power to obtain information
1
The ONR may by notice require a person to provide information which the ONR needs for carrying out its functions.
This is subject to subsection (4).
2
A notice may require information to be provided—
a
in a specified form or manner;
b
at a specified time;
c
in respect of a specified period.
3
In particular, a notice may require the person to whom it is given to make returns to the ONR containing information about matters specified in the notice at times or intervals so specified.
4
No notice may be given under this section which imposes a requirement which could be imposed by a notice served by the ONR under section 2 of the Nuclear Safeguards Act 2000 (information and records for purposes of the Additional Protocol).
5
It is an offence to refuse or fail to comply with a notice under this section.
6
A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—
a
on summary conviction, to—
i
in England and Wales, a fine, or
ii
in Scotland or Northern Ireland, a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or
b
on conviction on indictment, to a fine.