CHAPTER IV

Sanctions, reporting and final provisions

Sanctions for non-compliance with this Directive
Article 16
Member States shall ensure that the competent judicial authorities may impose sanctions on any person who fails or refuses to comply with any measure adopted pursuant to Articles 9, 10 and 12.
The sanctions provided for shall include the possibility of imposing recurring penalty payments in the event of non-compliance with a measure adopted pursuant to Articles 10 and 12.
The sanctions provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.