# The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, Regulation 125: Offences in connection with wildlife inspectors' enforcement powers


(1) A person commits an offence if that person—
(a) intentionally obstructs a wildlife inspector acting in the exercise of powers conferred by regulation 116 or 120(2) or (5); or
(b) fails without reasonable excuse to give any assistance reasonably required under regulation 120(4).
(2) A person who, with intent to deceive, falsely pretends to be a wildlife inspector, commits an offence.
(3) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.
(4) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (2) is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine, or to both; or
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1012/regulation/125 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-of-habitats-and-species-regulations-2017/regulation-125
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