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StatuteCare of Children Act 2004

Section 79 — Care of Children Act 2004: Resisting execution of warrant

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79 Resisting execution of warrant Every person commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or a fine not exceeding $2,500 who— (a) knowingly resists or obstructs any person executing a warrant under section 72 or section 73 or section 77 ; or (b) knowingly fails or refuses to afford immediate entrance to (all or a part of) any premises to any person executing a warrant under section 72 or section 73 or section 77 . Compare: 1968 No 63 s 19B(3)

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