Architectural Heritage (National Inventory) and Historic Monuments (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1999

Offence and penalty.

4.—(1) A person shall be guilty of an offence if he or she—

(a) obstructs or interferes with an authorised officer in the exercise of the officer's functions under section 3 (4), or

(b) without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement under section 3 (4)(c).

(2) A person who is guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,500.

(3) Proceedings in respect of a summary offence under this section may be brought and prosecuted by the Minister.