The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994

[F1Offences in connection with wildlife inspectors’ enforcement powersE+W

101F.—(1) A person commits an offence if he—

(a)intentionally obstructs a wildlife inspector acting in the exercise of powers conferred by regulation 101D or regulation 101E(2) or (5); or

(b)fails without reasonable excuse to give any assistance reasonably required under regulation 101E(4).

(2) A person commits an offence if, with intent to deceive, he falsely pretends to be a wildlife inspector.

(3) 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.

(4) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (2) shall be liable—

(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both; or

(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both.]

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