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StatuteHousing Act 1985

Section 320 — Housing Act 1985: Penalty for obstruction.

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Penalty for obstruction. 320 1 It is a summary offence intentionally 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 committing such an offence is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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