Paragraph 2 I1

(1)

In section 448(7) of the Companies Act 1985 (obstruction of rights conferred by or by virtue of warrant for entry and search of premises) omit the words “and liable to a fine.” to the end.

(2)

After that provision insert—

“(7A)
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
(a)
on conviction on indictment, to a fine;
(b)
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 3 wholly in force at 1.10.2007; Sch. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 1300; Sch. 3 in force at 1.10.2007 by S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(1)(k) (with saving in art. 12 and subject to transitional adaptations specified in Sch. 1)