PART 7ENFORCEMENT POWERS OF QUALIFICATIONS WALES
41Costs recovery for imposition of sanctions
1
Qualifications Wales may, by notice, require an awarding body on which a sanction has been imposed to pay the costs incurred by Qualifications Wales in connection with imposing the sanction.
2
The references in subsection (1) to imposing a sanction are to—
a
giving a direction under section 37;
b
imposing a monetary penalty under section 38;
c
withdrawing recognition under paragraph 19 of Schedule 3.
3
“Costs” includes, among other things—
a
investigation costs;
b
administration costs;
c
costs of obtaining expert advice (including legal advice).
4
A notice given to an awarding body under subsection (1) must—
a
specify the amount required to be paid,
b
specify the period within which payment must be made, and
c
contain a detailed breakdown of the amount specified.
5
The period specified under subsection (4)(b) must be a period of at least 28 days beginning with the date on which the notice is sent.
6
The notice must also contain information as to—
a
how payment may be made,
b
rights of appeal under section 42, and
c
the consequences of non-payment.