Article 8 1.

Without prejudice to the obligations of Member States under Directive (EU)2024/1203 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ), Member States shall lay down a system of administrative penalties within the meaning of their national legal system for the breach of national provisions implementing Article 4 of this Directive and shall ensure that they are applied. The administrative penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.