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Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024

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16Offence of failing to assist with assessment or work

(1)A person (“A”) commits an offence if—

(a)another person (“B”)—

(i)is on premises carrying out a single-building assessment, an additional work assessment or work arranged under Chapter 1, and

(ii)reasonably requests assistance or information from A for the purposes of carrying out the assessment or work,

(b)the use of reasonable force by B is authorised in connection with the carrying out of the assessment or work by a warrant under section 14,

(c)A is either—

(i)also on the premises, or

(ii)is the owner or occupier of the premises, and

(d)without reasonable excuse A fails to provide the requested assistance or information.

(2)A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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