Commentary on Sections Part 1 – Registration of Consultant Lobbyists Section 16: Imposition of penalty
53.Where the Registrar decides to impose a civil penalty, he or she must serve a penalty notice detailing the transgression committed, the reasons the Registrar is satisfied that the person did engage in that conduct, the amount of the penalty (which must not exceed £7,500), the time period within which it should be paid, and details of the appeals procedure. The Registrar may vary or cancel a penalty notice.