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Section 76Q Obstruction offenceF1

(1)

A person commits an offence if the person intentionally obstructs an approved person in the exercise of the authority mentioned in section 76O(1)(b).

(2)

In subsection (1), “approved person” means person approved as mentioned in section 76O(2).

(3)

A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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Textual amendments

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Pt. 6B inserted (10.6.2013 for specified purposes, 21.12.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 5), ss. 30(2), 56(1)(2); S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, sch., S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(b)