126.Section 54 provides that failing to comply with the duty to provide assistance in section 53 without reasonable excuse is an offence. Intentionally obstructing an Inspector or other person carrying out an inspection under this Part is also an offence. The penalty for these offences is a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale (£2,500 as at the date of production of these Notes).
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