Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5) - Explanatory Notes

Explanatory Notes

Marine (Scotland) Act 2010

2010 asp 5

10 March 2010

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.