55 Penalty for obstruction.E+W
(1)It is a summary offence [F1intentionally] to obstruct an officer of the local housing authority, or of the Secretary of State, or any person authorised to enter premises in pursuance of this Part, in the performance of anything which he is by this Part required or authorised to do.
(2)A person who commits such an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding [F2level 3] on the standard scale.
Textual Amendments
F1Word inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 194(1), Sch. 11 para. 65(1)
F2Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 194(1), Sch. 11 para. 65(2)