# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Regulation 66: Provisions as to directions under regulations 63 and 65


(1) This regulation applies in relation to directions given under regulations 63 and 65.
(2) A direction must—
(a) be in writing;
(b) describe the regulated measuring instrument to which it relates in a manner sufficient to identify that instrument;
(c) specify the risk identified by the market surveillance authority;
(d) specify the steps that the economic operator must take (including the time period within which they must be taken).
(3) The Secretary of State may impose a monetary penalty on an economic operator who fails to comply with a direction given under regulation 63 or 65.
(4) Schedule 7 has effect in relation to a monetary penalty imposed under paragraph (3).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/regulation/66 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/regulation-66
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