Part 1Registration of consultant lobbyists
Civil penalties
I1I216Imposition of penalty
1
If the Registrar decides to impose a civil penalty, the Registrar must serve on the person a notice to that effect (a “penalty notice”).
2
The notice must—
a
set out the conduct on which the decision to impose the penalty is based,
b
set out the reasons why the Registrar is satisfied that the person has engaged in that conduct,
c
state the amount of the penalty,
d
specify the period within which and the form in which the penalty must be paid, and
e
contain particulars of the right to appeal under section 17.
3
The amount specified in a penalty notice must not exceed £7,500.
4
Regulations may amend subsection (3) by substituting a different maximum figure.
5
The period specified under subsection (2)(d) must not end before the end of the period within which an appeal under section 17 can be brought.
6
The person must pay the amount before the end of that period (but this is subject to section 17(2)).
7
Where a penalty notice has been served on a person, the Registrar may vary or cancel it by serving written notice to that effect on the person.