# Avon Weir Act 1992, Section 36: Misuse of equipment or machinery


(1) Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, closes or opens or operates any of the equipment or machinery comprised in Works Nos. 1, 2 and 3, or in any other way intentionally or recklessly interferes with the operation thereof, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or on conviction on indictment to a fine.
(2) A person shall not be guilty of an offence under subsection (1) above as respects any act done in an emergency in order to avoid danger to any person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/1992/5/section/36 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/avon-weir-act-1992/section-36
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