Obstruction of officers, etc.N.I.
33—(1) Any person who intentionally obstructs—
(a)any officer of the Department in the exercise of any function under this Act,
(b)an authorised person in the exercise of any such function, or
(c)any other person engaged on works in pursuance of this Act,
commits an offence.
(2) Any person who—
(a)pulls down, removes or damages any works done in pursuance of this Act, or
(b)removes, defaces or damages any pegs, poles or marks placed or made by any authorised person for the purpose of, or in connection with, any such works,
commits an offence.
(3) Any person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction—
(a)to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and
(b)in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding one-tenth of level 4 on the standard scale in respect of each day during which the offence is continued after conviction.