Explanatory Memorandum

Licensing of Pavement Cafés Act (Northern Ireland) 2014

2014 CHAPTER 9

12 May 2014

Commentary on Sections

Section 24: Offence of obstruction

Section 24 creates an offence of intentionally obstructing a person (authorised by a council) exercising the powers to enter and inspect premises and to remove unlicensed furniture. A person guilty of the offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine of up to £1000.