# The Aviation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2009, Regulation 22: Variable amounts


(1) Where an aircraft operator is liable to a civil penalty under regulation 25, 28 or 29 the regulator may, in a notice given under regulation 21, substitute a lower amount than specified in those regulations.
(2) Before substituting a lower amount under paragraph (1) the regulator must—
(a) take into account the seriousness of the failure to comply; and
(b) ensure that the new amount provides for an effective and dissuasive penalty.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2301/regulation/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/aviation-greenhouse-gas-emissions-trading-scheme-regulations-2009/regulation-22
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