Energy Act 2023

235 Penalties

(1) Zones regulations made by virtue of section 231(2)(c) or 234(2)(c) may—

(a) make provision about the maximum amount that may be imposed by way of penalty;

(b) make provision about procedure;

(c) specify how a penalty may be recovered;

(d) require sums received by way of penalty to be paid into the Consolidated Fund or to persons specified by the regulations.

(2) Zones regulations made by virtue of section 231(2)(c) or 234(2)(c) must include provision for a right of appeal against the imposition of a penalty.

(3) Zones regulations may provide for the publication of guidance by the Authority with respect to—

(a) the imposition of penalties under regulations made by virtue of section 231(2)(c) or 234(2)(c), and

(b) the determination of their amount.