2. Member States shall, in accordance with national law, ensure that the competent authorities have the power to impose at least the following administrative penalties and administrative measures for infringements of Article 12, Article 14(14), Article 16(2), Article 20, Article 23(1), Article 27(1), Article 28(1) and (2) and Article 29(1) and (2), provided that they do not endanger the security of energy supply:
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(a)
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adopt a decision requiring the person to bring the infringement to an end;
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(b)
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order the confiscation of the profits gained or losses avoided due to the infringements insofar as they can be determined;
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(c)
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issue public warnings or notices;
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(d)
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adopt a decision imposing periodic penalty payments;
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(e)
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adopt a decision imposing administrative fines.
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In the case of legal persons, the amount of the administrative fines referred to in point (e) shall not exceed 20 % of the annual turnover in the preceding business year. In the case of natural persons, the amount of those fines shall not exceed 20 % of the annual income in the preceding calendar year.