PART 2Further functions of the OGA relating to offshore petroleum
CHAPTER 5Sanctions
Appeals
50Appeals in relation to sanction notices
1
Where a sanction notice is given under this Chapter in respect of a failure to comply with a petroleum-related requirement, an appeal may be made—
a
under section 51 (on the grounds that there was no such failure to comply);
b
under section 52 (against the sanction imposed by the notice).
2
Where an appeal is made in relation to a sanction notice, the notice ceases to have effect until a decision is made by the Tribunal to confirm, vary or cancel the notice.
3
Where, on an appeal made in relation to a sanction notice—
a
the Tribunal makes a decision to confirm or vary the notice, and
b
an appeal is or may be made in relation to that decision,
the Tribunal, or the Upper Tribunal, may further suspend the effect of the notice pending a decision which disposes of proceedings on such an appeal.