71 Obtaining of information from persons and authorities.E+W+S
F1(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)For the purpose of the discharge of their respective functions under this Part—
(a)the Secretary of State, and
(b)a waste regulation authority,
may, by notice in writing served on him, require any person to furnish such information specified in the notice as the Secretary of State or the authority, as the case may be, reasonably considers he or it needs, in such form and within such period following service of the notice [F2, or at such time,] as is so specified.
(3)A person who—
(a)fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement imposed under subsection (2) above; F3. . .
F4(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shall be liable—
(i)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;
(ii)on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 71(1) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 86(1), Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
F2Words in s. 71(2) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 86(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
F3Word immediately preceding s. 71(3)(b) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3
F4S. 71(3)(b) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 112, 120(3), Sch. 19 para. 4(2), Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art.3.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 71 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1998/2746, reg.15.
C2S. 71(2)(3) applied (1.5.1994) by S.I. 1994/1056, reg. 20(8).
S. 71(2)(3) amended (1.5.1994) by S.I. 1994/1056, reg. 19, Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 13(2).
Commencement Information
I1S. 71 wholly in force at 31.5.1991 see s. 164(3) and S.I. 1991/1319, art. 2