Explanatory Notes

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 23

12th November 2009

Summary and Background

Schedule 7: Further Provision about Civil Sanctions under Part 4

Paragraph 7: Appeals

926.This paragraph specifies the provisions that orders made under section 93 or 95 may and may not make in respects of appeals against fixed or variable monetary penalties. For example, an order may contain provision as to the powers granted to any person conducting an appeal and may require suspension of any requirement or notice until an appeal hearing has concluded.

927.Appropriate tribunals are limited in all cases, except in the case of an order made by Scottish Ministers, to the First-tier Tribunal established under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 or any other tribunal established under an enactment (including an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation).