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Powers of inspectors in case of default

9.—(1) If a person fails to comply with a restriction or requirement of these Regulations or of a licence, notice or declaration under them, an inspector may take any steps he considers necessary to ensure the restriction or requirement is complied with, including—

(a)seizing, detaining or disposing of any bird moved, kept or otherwise dealt with in breach of these Regulations and of any such licence, notice or declaration; and

(b)directing a person to take or refrain from any specified action in respect of any place, bird, animal, vehicle, product or other thing.

(2) Any steps taken are without prejudice to proceedings for an offence arising out of the default.

(3) The person in default shall reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred by the Department in taking such steps and any such reimbursement is recoverable summarily.