Section 3 EnforcementI1

A person commits an offence if the person—

A person that commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.

An enforcement authority may enforce regulations under section 1 or 2 in their area.

For the powers available to an enforcement authority for the purposes of enforcing regulations under section 1 or 2, see Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (investigatory powers of enforcers etc).

“Enforcement authority” means—

In paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (duties and powers under which enforcement powers may be exercised), at the end insert—

• “section 3 of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023.”