xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"

PART 9E+W+SInspection, enforcement, offences, amendments and revocations

Powers of inspectors in case of defaultE+W+S

84.—(1) If any person fails to comply with a requirement of this Order or of a declaration, licence, notice or designation under it, an inspector may take such steps he considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met (including seizing and detaining any thing).

(2) In taking steps under this article, an inspector may direct any person to take or refrain from specified action in respect of any place, animal, bird, vehicle, or other thing.

(3) Any steps taken under this article are without prejudice to proceedings for an offence arising out of the default.

(4) The person in default must reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred by the Secretary of State or the local authority in taking such steps and any such reimbursement is recoverable summarily.