PART 5 Supplementary

12 Guidance
1 Each regulator must publish guidance about its use of civil sanctions under these Regulations in relation to an offence under Part 2.
2 In the case of guidance relating to a fixed monetary penalty, compliance notice or stop notice, the guidance must contain the relevant information set out in paragraph (3).
3 The relevant information referred to in paragraph (2) is information as to—
(a) the circumstances in which the penalty or notice is likely to be imposed;
(b) the circumstances in which it may not be imposed;
(c) rights to make representations and objections and rights of appeal; and
(d) in the case of a fixed monetary penalty, the amount of the penalty, how liability for the penalty may be discharged and the effect of discharge.
4 The regulator must revise the guidance where appropriate.
5 The regulator must consult such persons as it considers appropriate before publishing any guidance or revised guidance under this regulation.
6 The regulator must have regard to the guidance or revised guidance in exercising its functions.