Paragraph 2 Notice of intent

(1)

Where the Regulator proposes to serve a notice under this Schedule on a person, the Regulator must serve on that person a notice of what is proposed (a “notice of intent”).

(2)

The notice of intent must include—

(a)

the grounds for the proposed notice;

(b)

as regards a proposed restoration notice or compliance notice, the requirement of the notice;

(c)

as regards a proposed variable monetary penalty, the amount of the penalty;

(d)

information as to—

(i)

the right to make representations and objections before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice of intent was received;

(ii)

the circumstances in which the Regulator may not impose the proposed notice (including any defences relating to the offence in relation to which the notice is served).