Part 5Enforcement of the levy and penalties

Chapter 3Penalties

Penalty for failure to make returns

50Twelve month penalty for failure to make return

(1)

P is liable to a penalty under this section if P's failure continues after the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the penalty date.

(2)

Where, by failing to make the return, P deliberately withholds information which would enable or assist a relevant local authority to assess P's liability to pay the levy, the penalty under this section is to be determined by a relevant local authority.

(3)

In any case not falling within subsection (2), the penalty under this section is to be determined by a relevant local authority.