Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)

Part 8 U.K. Enforcement

Chapter 2 U.K. Common enforcement powers

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 8 Ch. 2 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (18.9.2013) by Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 (c. 10), ss. 39(1), 49 (with ss. 1(1), 46(3), 47)

Miscellaneous and ancillary powers U.K.

261 Power to use reasonable force U.K.

(1) An enforcement officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of any power conferred by this Act.

(2) A person assisting an enforcement officer under section 260 may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of any power conferred by this Act.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 261 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21