Part 10: Energy Performance of Premises Section 252: Sanctions
This section provides more detail on the enforcement provisions that may be made in energy performance regulation. The Secretary of State, Scottish Ministers and Department of Finance in Northern Ireland, may by regulations make provision including the imposition of civil penalties up to a specified maximum amount and for the creation of criminal offences and associated penalties (subject to the limitation set out in the section). Regulations made under this section must provide for a right of appeal against the imposition of a penalty.