Section 2 Inspection of books, &c.C2C1
The owner or consignor of any such produce may within F1one month of the delivery to him of an account in pursuance of this Act, by notice in writing, require the salesman to produce any records, books, or documents in his possession, so far as they relate to the sale of such produce, for inspection by an accountant nominated by the owner or consignor, being an accountant possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, or in Scotland by the Board of Agriculture for Scotland, and if the salesman refuses or fails to produce for inspection, or destroys or obliterates any such records, books or documents, or obstructs the accountant in any such inspection, he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding F2level 2 on the standard scale.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words substituted by Horticulture Act 1960 (c. 22), s. 20
- F2
Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 31, Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), ss. 289C, 289G
Modifications
- C1
Functions of Board of Agriculture for Scotland now exercisable by Secretary of State: Reorganisation of Offices (Scotland) Act 1928 (c. 34), s. 1 and Reorganisation of Offices (Scotland) Act 1939 (c. 20), s. 1
- C2
Style and title of Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries now changed to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by S.I. 1955/554 (1955 I, p. 1200)