# The Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025, Regulation 63: Obstructing inspection


(1) It is an offence for a person intentionally to obstruct an authorised officer in the exercise of a power conferred by regulation 49 (inspections).
(2) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable—
(a) on summary conviction in England and Wales, to a fine;
(b) on summary conviction in Scotland, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;
(c) on conviction on indictment, to a fine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348266474/regulation/63 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-heat-networks-market-framework-great-britain-regulations-2025/regulation-63
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