# The Dutch Potatoes (Notification) (England) Order 2005, Article 5: Offences

Extent: E+W+S

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/279/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dutch-potatoes-notification-england-order-2005/article-5
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