London Local Authorities Act 2012

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.