Section 8 Attempt to commit offence.

(1)

Any person who attempts to commit an offence under this Act shall be guilty of an offence.

(2)

Any person who, for the purpose of committing an offence under this Act, has in his possession any poisonous F1or explosive substance F2, any explosive article or any firearm or ammunition F3... shall be guilty of an offence.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 8(2) inserted (1.3.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(5), Sch. 9 para. 7(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)
F2: Words in s. 8(2) inserted (1.3.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(5), Sch. 9 para. 7(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)
F3: Words in s. 8(2) omitted (1.3.2021) by virtue of Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(5), Sch. 9 para. 7(c) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Act repealed (S.) (31.1.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 130, 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2010/230, art. 4(g)