# The Plant Health (Phytophthora ramorum) (England) Order 2002, Article 7: Offences


(1) A person shall be guilty of an offence if, without reasonable excuse, proof of which shall lie on him—
(a) he contravenes or fails to comply with article 4; or
(b) he intentionally obstructs an inspector in the exercise of his powers given by or under article 6(2)(b) or (3).
(2) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) above shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1299/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/plant-health-phytophthora-ramorum-england-order-2002/article-7
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