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Article 19 Obstruction of officers

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(1)

A person who—

(a)

intentionally obstructs or threatens the Harbour Master or a member of his staff acting in pursuance of the performance of his functions; or

(b)

without reasonable excuse fails to give such an officer information (including his name and address) which the officer may require for the purpose of the performance of his functions,

shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

(2)

A person who in giving such information makes a statement which he knows to be false or recklessly makes a statement which is false in a material particular shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.