Marine (Scotland) Act 2010
2010 asp 5
The Act
Part 7 – Common Enforcement Powers Etc.: Licensing and Marine Protection Etc.
Miscellaneous and ancillary common enforcement powers
Section 149 - Power to use reasonable force
210.Section 149 enables marine enforcement officers (and their assistants) to use reasonable force if necessary in the exercise of their powers. Reasonable force might be needed to prevent documents being thrown overboard, for example.
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