# Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Section 261: Power to use reasonable force


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/261 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-and-coastal-access-act-2009/section-261
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