The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013

PART 2 N.I.Variable monetary penalties: maximum amounts

BreachMaximum amount which may be imposed as a variable monetary penalty

Failure to comply with the requirement to charge in accordance with regulation 6

(regulation 11(1) and (2))

£10,000

Failure to comply with the requirement to pay the net proceeds of the charge to the Department in accordance with regulation 8

(regulation 11(1) and (2))

£20,000 or 10% of the amount estimated to be due – whichever is the greater
Failure to keep records in accordance with regulation 9 (regulation 11(1) and (2))£5,000
Failure to retain records in accordance with regulation 9 (regulation 11(1) and (2))£5,000
Failure to supply records in accordance with regulation 10 (regulation 11(1) and (2))£5,000

Without reasonable cause, giving false or misleading information to the Administrator

(regulation 11(3))

£20,000
Without reasonable cause, otherwise obstructing or failing to assist the Administrator in the conduct of its functions under these Regulations (regulation 11(3))£20,000