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Regulation 8 Contents of a fixed penalty noticeF1

A fixed penalty notice must—

(a)

set out the particulars of the circumstances alleged to constitute the offence as are necessary for giving reasonable information of the offence,

(b)

set out the period during which, by virtue of regulation 7(3)(a), proceedings will not be instituted for the offence,

(c)

set out the amount of the fixed penalty, including the discounted amount that applies where payment is made before the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the date of the notice,

(d)

set out the period within which the fixed penalty must be paid, including the period within which discounted amount must be paid in order for the discount to apply,

(e)

explain that the fixed penalty notice contains an offer to discharge liability for the offence by payment of a fixed penalty and that the person is not required to accept that offer,

(f)

explain that should the person choose not to accept the offer to discharge liability for the offence by payment of a fixed penalty, that person may be prosecuted for that offence,

(g)

state the person to whom the fixed penalty may be paid, and the address at which the fixed penalty may be paid.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Regs. 7-9 inserted (31.3.2025) by The Environmental Protection (Injurious Articles) (Fixed Penalty Notices and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/28), regs. 1(1), 3(2)