SCHEDULE 6Campaign rules: civil sanctions

PART 1Fixed monetary penalties

3Information to be included in notices under paragraph 2

1

A notice under paragraph 2(1) must include information as to—

a

the grounds for the proposal to impose the fixed monetary penalty,

b

the effect of payment of the sum referred to in paragraph 2(2),

c

the right to make representations and objections,

d

the circumstances in which the Commission may not impose the fixed monetary penalty.

2

Such a notice must also specify—

a

the period within which liability for the fixed monetary penalty may be discharged, and

b

the period within which representations and objections may be made.

Neither period may be more than 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice is received.

3

A notice under paragraph 2(4) must include information as to—

a

the grounds for imposing the fixed monetary penalty,

b

how payment may be made,

c

the period within which payment may be made,

d

any early payment discounts or late payment penalties,

e

rights of appeal,

f

the consequences of non-payment.