Paragraph 2 Notices of intentF1

(1)

A council must, before imposing a financial penalty on a person, give the person written notice (a “notice of intent”) of the proposed financial penalty.

(2)

A notice of intent must specify—

(a)

the amount of the proposed financial penalty,

(b)

the reasons for proposing to impose the penalty,

(c)

information about the right to make representations under paragraph 3, and

(d)

the date by which any representations must be made.

(3)

The date specified under sub-paragraph (2)(d) must be a date more than 28 days after the day on which the notice of intent is given to the person.

(4)

The council may at any time withdraw the notice of intent, or amend it to reduce the amount of the proposed financial penalty, by giving written notice to the person.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 2 inserted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes) by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18), s. 175(2)(8), Sch. 12