Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020

Information to be included in notices under paragraph 2

3 (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.