# The Boston Barrier Order 2017, Article 45: Misuse of scheduled works, etc.

Extent: E+W

Any person who without lawful authority or reasonable excuse—
(a) closes or opens the barrier and/or the flood gates; or
(b) in any other way interferes with the scheduled works or their operation,
is guilty of an offence and for every such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1329/article/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/boston-barrier-order-2017/article-45
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