Paragraph 2 Notice of intent to issue penaltyI1

England and Wales Not yet in force

(1)

The relevant officer may give a penalty notice only after—

(a)

the officer has given the respondent a notice of intent,

(b)

the period for the respondent to make representations in accordance with the notice of intent has expired, and

(c)

the officer has considered such representations (if any).

(2)

A “notice of intent” is a notice—

(a)

specifying that the relevant officer proposes to give a penalty notice, the officer’s reasons for doing so and the proposed amount of the penalty,

(b)

inviting the respondent to make representations to the officer about the proposal, and

(c)

specifying the means by which, and the period within which, any representations must be made.

(3)

The period specified under sub-paragraph (2)(c) must be at least 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice of intent is given.

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