229AmountE+W
(1)The amount of a penalty imposed on the ground specified in Case 6 of section 227 may not exceed the maximum amount [F1(if any)] of fine that a magistrates' court could impose for the relevant offence.
(2)The amount of a penalty [F2that may be] imposed on the ground specified in any other Case of that section [F3is unlimited].
F4(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 229(1) inserted (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 5 para. 14 (with reg. 5(1))
F2Words in s. 229(2) inserted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), s. 46(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(a); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)
F3Words in s. 229(2) substituted (1.4.2024) by Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), s. 46(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(b); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)
F4S. 229(3) omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36), s. 46(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(c); S.I. 2024/437, reg. 2(y)
Commencement Information
I1S. 229 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)