Regulation 8 Further provision about penalties

(1)

The amount of a penalty imposed on a respondent under regulation 6 or 7 must be such amount as the CAA determines to be—

(a)

appropriate, and

(b)

proportionate to the breach for which it is imposed.

(2)

The maximum amount of the penalty that may be imposed on a respondent in respect of any breach is £5,000.

(3)

Paragraphs (4) and (5) apply if all or part of a penalty is not paid within the period specified in the penalty notice or review notice.

(4)

The CAA may enforce the unpaid balance of the penalty as a judgment debt due to the CAA from the respondent.

(5)

Any sums received by the CAA by way of a penalty under these Regulations must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.