PART IIRIVER ESK
Enforcement8
1
The powers of water bailiffs, of any person appointed by the Minister and of a constable under sections 31(1), 32 to 34, and 36 of the 1975 Act shall apply to any offence under article 7 above as they apply to an offence under that Act.
2
The powers of water bailiffs and constables under sections 10 to 12 of the 1951 Act shall apply to any offence under article 7 above as they apply to an offence under that Act.
3
Any person referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) above may exercise his powers in any part of the River Esk.
4
A water bailiff who reasonably suspects that a person is, intends to, or has been, fishing in the River Esk may require that person–
a
to produce his licence or other authority to fish; and
b
to state his name and address.
5
Any person who fails to comply with such a requirement or provides false information in response to it shall be guilty of an offence; but any person who complies with paragraph (4)(a) above within 7 days of being so required shall not be convicted of an offence under this paragraph.
6
Any person who resists or otherwise obstructs a water bailiff in the exercise of any power referred to in paragraphs (1) or (2) above shall be guilty of an offence.
7
Any person guilty of an offence under paragraph (5) and (6) above shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
8
Article 7(4) above applies to an offence under this article as it does to an offence under article 7.
9
Section 10(6) of the 1951 Act and sections 31(2) and 35 of the 1975 Act shall cease to have effect in relation to the River Esk.