SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 20Rail vehicle accessibility: compliance
Penalties: amount, due date and recovery
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(1)
In this paragraph and paragraphs 10 to 12 “penalty” means a penalty under this Schedule.
(2)
The amount of a penalty must not exceed whichever is the lesser of—
(a)
the maximum prescribed for the purposes of this sub-paragraph;
(b)
10% of the turnover of the person on whom it is imposed.
(3)
Turnover is to be determined by such means as are prescribed.
(4)
A penalty must be paid to the Secretary of State before the end of the prescribed period.
(5)
A sum payable as a penalty may be recovered as a debt due to the Secretary of State.
(6)
In proceedings for recovery of a penalty no question may be raised as to—
(a)
liability to the penalty;
(b)
its amount.
(7)
Sums paid to the Secretary of State as a penalty must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.