PART 7 E+WEnforcement

OffencesE+W

Offences in connection with wildlife inspectors' enforcement powersE+W

125.—(1) A person commits an offence if that person—

(a)intentionally obstructs a wildlife inspector acting in the exercise of powers conferred by regulation 116 or 120(2) or (5); or

(b)fails without reasonable excuse to give any assistance reasonably required under regulation 120(4).

(2) A person who, with intent to deceive, falsely pretends to be a wildlife inspector, commits an offence.

(3) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.

(4) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (2) is liable—

(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine, or to both; or

(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both.