Child Care Act, 1991

Offences under Part VII .

57.—(1) A person who—

(a) refuses to allow an authorised person to enter any premises in accordance with subsection (1) or (2) of section 55 or who obstructs or impedes an authorised person in the exercise of any of his powers under subsection (3) of that section, or

(b) contravenes the requirements of this Part or of any regulations made thereunder,

shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000.

(2) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this Part the court may, either in addition to or in substitution for the imposition of a fine, by order declare that the person shall be prohibited for such period as may be specified in the order from carrying on a pre-school service.

(3) A person who contravenes an order made under subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both.