Article 15 Fine for obstructing worksI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Any person who without reasonable excuse—

(a)

obstructs any person acting under the authority of the Harbour Authority in constructing, maintaining or using the authorised works; or

(b)

interferes with, moves or removes any equipment used in the construction, maintenance or use of the authorised works,

shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

(2)

Nothing in paragraph (1) applies to the Harbour Master or to any person acting under the authority of the Harbour Master or the PLA.

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