Explanatory Memorandum

Tobacco Retailers Act (Northern Ireland) 2014

2014 CHAPTER 4

25 March 2014

Commentary on Sections

Section 15: Obstruction, etc. of authorised officers

Provides that anyone who intentionally obstructs an authorised officer acting in the exercise of the officer’s functions under this Act commits an offence.  It also provides that failure to comply with a requirement of an authorised officer or giving false information to such an officer is an offence.