Regulatory Services Enforcement Policy

2.1 This Policy applies to enforcement activities taken under the legislation enforced by the Regulatory Services of SBC. The primary aim of these enforcement activities is to achieve regulatory compliance in order to protect the general public, legitimate businesses, the environment and groups such as consumers and workers.

2.2 Enforcement, in the context of this Policy, includes action aimed at ensuring that individuals or businesses comply with the law, carried out in the exercise of, or against the background of, delegated statutory powers. This is not limited to formal enforcement action such as prosecution, but includes, for example, the provision of advice to aid compliance.