Article 5 Offences
England, Wales and Scotland
(1)
A person shall be guilty of an offence if, without reasonable excuse, proof of which shall lie on him—
(a)
he contravenes or fails to comply with a requirement of article 3; or
(b)
he intentionally obstructs an inspector or any person authorised by an inspector in exercise of his powers under article 4.
(2)
A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.