# The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, Paragraph 5: Decision whether to impose a non-compliance penalty


(1) After the end of the 28 day period for making representations and objections under paragraph 4, the Administrator shall decide whether to impose the non-compliance penalty with or without modifications.
(2) Without restricting the power under sub-paragraph (1), the Administrator may decide not to impose a non-compliance penalty if the Administrator considers that in all the circumstances of the case it would be inexpedient to do so.
(3) In making a decision under this paragraph the Administrator shall take into consideration any representations or objections made by the seller in accordance with paragraph 4.
(4) Where the Administrator decides to impose a non-compliance penalty it shall do so by serving by post a notice on the seller.
(5) A non-compliance penalty notice shall comply with paragraph 6.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2012/9780337989537/schedule/4/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-single-use-carrier-bags-charge-regulations-northern-ireland-2012/schedule-4/paragraph-5
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