# The Treatment of Spruce Bark Order 1993, Article 8: Offences


(1) A person shall be guilty of an offence if without reasonable excuse, proof of which shall lie with him—
(a) he contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of this Order;
(b) he contravenes or fails to comply with a provision or condition of a notice served, or licence granted, under this Order;
(c) he intentionally obstructs an inspector or any person authorised by an inspector in the exercise of his powers given by or under this Order.
(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/1282/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/treatment-of-spruce-bark-order-1993/article-8
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