PART 4Felling

CHAPTER 8Compliance

Powers of entry and step-in power: offences

61Powers of entry and step-in power: offences

(1)

A person commits an offence if the person intentionally obstructs the Scottish Ministers in exercising their powers under section 45, 51, 52 or 53.

(2)

A person commits an offence if the person intentionally obstructs the Scottish Ministers in exercising their powers under section 59.

(3)

A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) or (2) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.