Amendment of S.1. 2003/967
After regulation 12 insert—
Notice of first investment in a CDFI12A
1
A CDFI must notify the Secretary of State in writing of the date the first investment is made in the CDFI, no later than three months after that date.
2
A CDFI that does not comply with paragraph (1) is liable to a penalty of £500 payable to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
3
But paragraph (2) does not apply if in the opinion of the Secretary of State the CDFI had a reasonable excuse for failing to comply with paragraph (1).