Enforcement
Powers of enforcing authorities18.
(1)
In Article 72 of the 1997 Order (powers of enforcement authorities)—
(a)
in paragraph (2)(b)(i)
(power of entry) for “duly authorised by the enforcing authority,
and” substitute “
including,
”
;
(b)
in paragraph (2)(g) (powers in relation to articles or substances found) omit from “being an article” to “human health”;
(c)
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(2)
In Article 74 of the 1997 Order (offences of obstruction, etc) after paragraph (5) insert—
“(5A)
Summary proceedings for an offence under paragraph (2) or (3) may be instituted at any time within 12 months after the commission of the offence.”.