198 Penalty for obstruction.E+W
(1)It is a summary offence [F1intentionally] to obstruct an officer of the local housing authority or of the Secretary of State, or a person authorised in pursuance of this Part to enter premises, in the performance of anything which that officer, authority or person is required or authorised by this Part to do.
(2)A person who commits such an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding [F2level 3] on the standard scale.
Textual Amendments
F1Word inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(a), Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 9
F2Words substituted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 130(1)(3), Sch. 15 para. 7
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 197, 198 applied (17.12.1996) by 1996 c. 53, s. 84(2); S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3