The Energy Information (Tumble Driers) Regulations 1996

Explanation of suggested remedial action

6.—(1) Subject to paragraph 8 (application of paragraphs 6 and 7 to other interested persons), where a duly authorised officer of an enforcement authority expresses to any person any opinion as to what remedial action should be taken by that person in respect of a contravention of these Regulations, then, if that person so requests, the officer—

(a) shall as soon as practicable give to him a written notice which satisfies the requirements of sub-paragraph (2); and

(b) shall not take any enforcement action against him until after the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the giving to him of the notice.

(2) A notice satisfies the requirements of this sub-paragraph if it—

(a) explains what constitutes the failure to observe these Regulations;

(b) states the nature of the remedial action which in the officer’s opinion should be taken, and explains why and within what period; and

(c) states the nature of the enforcement action which could be taken and states whether there is a right to make representations before, or a right of appeal against, the taking of such action.