The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

[F1OFCOM: power to impose monetary penaltiesU.K.

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56A.—(1) OFCOM may impose a monetary penalty on a person if they are satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that—

(a)the person has failed to comply with a requirement that is imposed under regulation 27P (internet services), or

(b)the person has failed to comply with an obligation that is imposed by or under regulation 45A (internet services: power to request information and produce documents).

(2) The amount of the penalty is to be such amount as OFCOM may determine, not exceeding £1,000,000.

(3) Any monetary penalty payable under this regulation is recoverable by OFCOM as a civil debt.

(4) Any monetary penalty received by OFCOM by virtue of this regulation must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.]

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