Paragraph 7 Use of proceedsF1

A council may use any sums it receives in pursuance of final notices given under paragraph 4 (its “financial penalty receipts”) only for the purposes of its functions under this Act.

A council must supply the Department with such information relating to its use of its financial penalty receipts as the Department may require.

Regulations may make provision for what a council is to do with its financial penalty receipts—

The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph (3)(b) includes (in particular) provision for the payment of sums to a person (including the Department) other than the council.

Regulations may make provision for accounting arrangements in respect of a council's financial penalty receipts.

Before making regulations under this paragraph, the Department must consult—