Section 16 Offence of failing to assist with assessment or workI1 I2

Scotland

(1)

A person (“A”) commits an offence if—

(a)

another person (“B”)—

(i)

is on premises carrying out a single-building assessment, an additional work assessment or work arranged under Chapter 1, and

(ii)

reasonably requests assistance or information from A for the purposes of carrying out the assessment or work,

(b)

the use of reasonable force by B is authorised in connection with the carrying out of the assessment or work by a warrant under section 14,

(c)

A is either—

(i)

also on the premises, or

(ii)

is the owner or occupier of the premises, and

(d)

without reasonable excuse A fails to provide the requested assistance or information.

(2)

A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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