Section 226C Variation for further time to payF1

(1)

A FEO dealing with an enforcement order may—

(a)

on the application of the offender; and

(b)

having regard to the circumstances of the offender,

vary the arrangements specified in the order for payment of the relevant penalty.

(2)

That is, by—

(a)

allowing the offender further time to pay the penalty (or any instalment of it);

(b)

allowing the offender to pay the penalty by instalments of such lesser amounts, or at such longer intervals, as those specified in the enforcement order.

(3)

An application by an offender for the purpose of subsection (1) above may be made orally or in writing.

(4)

A FEO shall notify the offender concerned of any—

(a)

variation under subsection (1) above;

(b)

refusal of an application for variation under that subsection.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 226A-226I and preceding cross-heading inserted (10.3.2008 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 55, 84; S.I. 2008/42, art. 3, Sch.