Penalties for breach of obligations

Enforcement of penalties19

1

A penalty under these Regulations must be paid before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the date mentioned in paragraph (2).

2

That date is—

a

the date on which notification under regulation 16 is given in respect of the penalty, or

b

if a notice of appeal under regulation 17 is given, the date on which the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.

3

A penalty under these Regulations may be enforced as if it were income tax charged in an assessment and due and payable.