(1)The Secretary of State may by order—
(a)require a person who provides railway services to enter into a police services agreement;
(b)require each member of a class of persons providing railway services to enter into a police services agreement.
(2)A person commits an offence if—
(a)he is subject to a requirement under subsection (1), and
(b)he provides railway services without having entered into a police services agreement in respect of the railway or railway property in connection with which he provides the services.
(3)A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (2) shall be liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or
(b)on conviction on indictment, to a fine.
(4)The Authority shall take reasonable steps to facilitate compliance by a person with a requirement imposed under subsection (1).
(5)Before imposing a requirement on a person or class under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult the person or each member of the class.
Commencement Information
I1S. 34(1) in force at 19.6.2004 by S.I. 2004/1572, art. 2(a)
I2S. 34(2)(3)(4) in force at 1.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(q)
I3S. 34(5) in force at 31.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2759, art. 2(1)(b)