Section 601: Penalty for obstruction.

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Part XVII: COMPULSORY PURCHASE AND LAND COMPENSATION

It is a summary offence intentionally to obstruct an officer of the local housing authority or of the Secretary of State, or any person authorised to enter premises in pursuance of this Part, in the performance of anything which he is by this Part required or authorised to do.

A person committing such an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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