Section 104 Maritime enforcement powers: other supplementary provisionI1I2
A law enforcement officer may—
be accompanied by other persons, and
take equipment or materials,
to assist the officer in the exercise of powers under this Chapter.
A law enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the performance of functions under this Chapter.
A person accompanying a law enforcement officer under subsection (1) may perform any of the officer's functions under this Chapter, but only under the officer's supervision.
A law enforcement officer must produce evidence of the officer's authority if asked to do so.
The powers conferred by this Chapter do not affect any other powers that a law enforcement officer may have.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 104 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183
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S. 104 in force at 1.3.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/227, reg. 2(e)