Subject to paragraph (2), these Regulations and RAMS (in its application to vessels) must be enforced by the market surveillance authority.

The Secretary of State, or a person appointed by the Secretary of State to act on behalf of the Secretary of State, may enforce these Regulations and RAMS (in its application to vessels).

Before taking action under paragraph (2), an enforcing authority which is not the market surveillance authority must notify the market surveillance authority of the proposed action.

In Scotland, only the Lord Advocate may prosecute offences under these Regulations.