# The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, Part 2: Variable monetary penalties: maximum amounts


Breach
Maximum amount which may be imposed as a variable monetary penalty
Failure to comply with the requirement to charge in accordance with regulation 6
(regulation 11(1) and (2))
£10,000
Failure to comply with the requirement to pay the net proceeds of the charge to the Department in accordance with regulation 8
(regulation 11(1) and (2))
£20,000 or 10% of the amount estimated to be due – whichever is the greater
Failure to keep records in accordance with regulation 9 (regulation 11(1) and (2))
£5,000
Failure to retain records in accordance with regulation 9 (regulation 11(1) and (2))
£5,000
Failure to supply records in accordance with regulation 10 (regulation 11(1) and (2))
£5,000
Without reasonable cause, giving false or misleading information to the Administrator
(regulation 11(3))
£20,000
Without reasonable cause, otherwise obstructing or failing to assist the Administrator in the conduct of its functions under these Regulations (regulation 11(3))
£20,000

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2012/9780337989537/schedule/3/part/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-single-use-carrier-bags-charge-regulations-northern-ireland-2012/schedule-3/part-2
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