Section 261 Penalty for obstruction.
(1)
It is a summary offence to obstruct an officer of the local housing authority, or of the Secretary of State, or a person authorised to enter premises in pursuance of this Part, in the performance of anything which that officer, authority or person is by this Part required or authorised to do.
(2)
A person who commits such an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.
Notes on Part VIII
Modifications
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Pt. VIII (ss. 239–263): by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 98(1) it is provided that the provisions of Part VII of that Act shall have effect in place of Part VIII of this Act
Notes on Supplementary provisions
Textual amendments
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Ss. 259A, 259B inserted by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 21(1)