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Article 16 Request for recovery or notification

1. The request of the requesting authority for recovery of an administrative penalty and/or fine as well as the notification of a decision concerning such a penalty and/or fine shall be carried out without undue delay by means of a uniform instrument and shall at least indicate:

(a) the name and known address of the addressee, and any other relevant data or information for the identification of the addressee;

(b) a summary of the facts and circumstances of the infringement, the nature of the offence and the relevant applicable rules;

(c) the instrument permitting enforcement in the requesting Member State and all other relevant information or documents, including those of a judicial nature, concerning the underlying claim, administrative penalty and/or fine; and

(d) the name, address and other contact details regarding the competent authority responsible for the assessment of the administrative penalty and/or fine, and, if different, the competent body where further information can be obtained concerning the penalty and/or fine or the possibilities for contesting the payment obligation or decision imposing it.

2. In addition to that which has been provided for in paragraph 1, the request shall indicate:

(a) in the case of notification of a decision, the purpose of the notification and the period within which it shall be effected;