# Deep Sea Mining Act 1981, Section 4: Prevention of interference with licensed operations.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) A person to whom section 1 above applies shall not intentionally interfere with any operations carried on in pursuance of—
(a) a contract granted by the Authority; or
(b) an exploration or exploitation licence.
(2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) above shall be guilty of an offence and liable—
(a) on conviction on indictment, to a fine;
(b) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/53/section/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/deep-sea-mining-act-1981/section-4
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