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Article 5 Offences

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(1)

A person shall be guilty of an offence if, without reasonable excuse, proof of which shall lie on him or her—

(a)

he or she contravenes or fails to comply with a requirement of article 3; or

(b)

he or she intentionally obstructs an inspector or any person authorised by an inspector in exercise of his or her powers under article 4.

(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.