Article 3 Issue of penalty noticeI1

Where an authorised officer has reason to believe that a person has committed a penalty offence, the authorised officer may issue that person with a penalty notice for an amount not exceeding £10,000.

In determining the penalty, an authorised officer must have regard to any guidance given by the MMO on matters to be taken into account when making such a determination.

A penalty notice is issued at the time when it is sent by post or delivered by hand to the person to whom it relates.