PART 3Enforcement

Remediation orders40

1

This regulation applies where a person commits an offence under these Regulations in respect of a matter which appears to the court to be a matter which it is in the person’s power to remedy.

2

The court may specify in an order (“a remediation order”)—

a

the steps that the person must take to remedy any of the matters for which that person has been convicted; and

b

the period within which those steps must be taken.

3

A period specified in a remediation order may be extended if an application is made to the court within that period.

4

If a person is ordered to remedy a matter, that person is not liable under regulation 37 (offences) in respect of that matter during the period or the extended period.

5

A remediation order may be made in addition to, or instead of, any other penalty.