Section 261 Power to use reasonable forceI1
(1)
An enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of any power conferred by this Act.
(2)
A person assisting an enforcement officer under section 260 may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of any power conferred by this Act.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 261 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21
Notes on Part 8
Modifications
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Pt. 8: power to apply (with modifications) conferred (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 14(4)(g), 32(1) (with s. 30)