Paragraph 16

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a compliance notice may not be imposed on a person on more than one occasion in relation to the same contravention of these Regulations, unless the contravention is a continuing act or omission.

Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent another compliance notice being imposed on a person under this paragraph if any earlier compliance notice imposed on that person in relation to the same act or omission has first been withdrawn.

Where contravention of a requirement is a criminal offence under these Regulations, the Agency may not impose a compliance notice on a person for contravention of that requirement if the Agency is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the person would not, by reason of any defence, be liable to be convicted of an offence.