PART 2Penalty charges
4Power to require name and address
1
If a borough council or a community support officer proposes to serve on a person a penalty charge notice under section 61(2) of the Act of 2007 (penalty charges), the council or community support officer may require the person to give him his name and address.
2
Where a requirement of the borough council under subsection (1) is made in person then—
a
it must be made by an authorised officer of the council; and
b
the authorised officer must, if required to do so, show proof of his authorisation.
3
A person commits an offence if—
a
he fails to give his name and address when required to do so under subsection (1); or
b
he gives a false or inaccurate name or address in response to a requirement under that subsection.
4
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (3) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.