(1) A competent authority may, by notice served on a person, require the person to furnish, in writing, within such period as may be specified in the notice and, if applicable, in the format or manner specified in the notice, such information specified in the notice that the competent authority may reasonably require for the proper performance by the competent authority of its functions under these Regulations.

(2) An information notice shall specify the purpose for which it is being served.

(3) An information notice shall -

(a) inform the person on whom the information notice is served that he or she may appeal against a requirement specified in the notice to the Circuit Court in accordance with this Regulation, and

(b) state that if the person on whom the information notice is served fails to comply with the notice, that person commits an offence.

(4) Upon the written application of the person on whom the notice is served, the period specified in the information notice may be extended by and at the discretion of the competent authority.