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Regulation 5 Offences relating to the marketing of oil

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(1)

For the purpose of enforcing these Regulations an authorised officer of an enforcement authority, on producing, if so required, some duly authenticated document showing his authority, may—

(a)

at all reasonable times enter any premises (other than premises used only as a dwelling) on which he reasonably suspects, that oil is being, or has been, sold; and

(b)

inspect and take samples of oil and inspect and remove any container of oil found on the premises.

(2)

Any person who intentionally obstructs an authorised officer of an enforcement authority acting in pursuance of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence under this regulation and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £400.