Commentary on Sections Part 1: Provisions for Combatting Crime and Disorder. Chapter 1: On the spot penalties for disorderly behaviour (Sections 1 to 11) Section 3: Amount of penalty and form of penalty notice
14.Subsections (1) and (2) allow the Secretary of State to specify the level of the penalty for each offence up to a maximum of ¼ of the maximum fine for the offence.
15.Subsections (3) and (4) list the information that must be included on a penalty notice and provides a power for the Secretary of State to specify the form of the notice.