10.—(1) If a person fails to comply with a requirement of these Regulations or a requirement contained in a notice served under them, an inspector may take any steps that the inspector considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met.
(2) Any steps taken are without prejudice to proceedings for an offence arising out of the default.
(3) The person in default shall reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred by the Scottish Ministers or a local authority in taking such steps and any such reimbursement is recoverable as a civil debt.