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Article 7 Offences

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(1)

A person shall be guilty of an offence if that person, without reasonable excuse, proof of which shall lie on that person–

(a)

contravenes or fails to comply with article 4; or

(b)

intentionally obstructs an inspector in the exercise of the powers of an inspector conferred by or under article 6(2)(b) or (3).

(2)

A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.