BCC Notes for guidance Ver 7.pdf - The Rural Payments Agency ...
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Q: What’s the difference between an en<strong>for</strong>cement notice and a penalty notice?<br />
A: Both notices relate to an offence occurring at your premise under the Beef and Pig<br />
Classification Regulations 2010 and 2011 (England and Wales, as applicable). An<br />
en<strong>for</strong>cement notice may be issued to cover offences that are considered to be less<br />
serious, if you do not comply with the en<strong>for</strong>cement notice you may receive a penalty<br />
notice. For offences that are considered more serious, or repeat offences, a penalty<br />
notice may be issued which gives you the opportunity to pay a monetary fine to avoid<br />
criminal proceedings.<br />
Q: If I receive a penalty notice when am I expected to pay by?<br />
A: <strong>The</strong> penalty notice will clearly state you have 28 days in which to pay the penalty<br />
from the date the notice was given. Failure to pay the penalty is not a criminal offence<br />
but you may be prosecuted <strong>for</strong> the offence <strong>for</strong> which the penalty notice was issued.<br />
Q: Can I appeal against a penalty notice?<br />
A: No, there is no appeal procedure <strong>for</strong> penalties.<br />
Q: What happens if I don’t pay the penalty/fine<br />
A: Criminal proceedings may be brought against you. In the event of a conviction <strong>for</strong><br />
an offence under regulation 19(3), 25, 26, 27, 28, 29(1) and 30 the court may impose<br />
a maximum fine of up to £5,000 and, on conviction on indictment <strong>for</strong> an offence<br />
under 29(2) an unlimited fine.<br />
<strong>BCC</strong> Guidance <strong>Notes</strong> 26<br />
version 7 – January 2012<br />
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