# Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026, Section 11: Financial penalties

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The Secretary of State may impose a financial penalty on a person other than the designated counterparty if—
(a) the Secretary of State is satisfied that the person has breached a requirement imposed by levy regulations, and
(b) the requirement was, at the time of the breach, specified in the levy regulations as a requirement in respect of the breach of which a financial penalty may be imposed.
(2) The Secretary of State may impose a financial penalty on a person if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the person has breached a requirement imposed by regulations under section 10(1)(b).
(3) The amount of the financial penalty imposed under this section must not exceed the lesser of—
(a) £100,000, and
(b) an amount equal to 10% of turnover of the person on whom it is imposed.
(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations—
(a) amend the amount specified in subsection (3)(a) in light of inflation;
(b) make provision as to how a person’s turnover is to be determined for the purposes of subsection (3)(b).
(5) The Schedule makes further provision about financial penalties under this section.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/9/section/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sustainable-aviation-fuel-act-2026/section-11
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