Section 49 — Offence of purporting to act as authorised to exercise enforcement function

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This version in force from 2024-04-29

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) A person who is not authorised to exercise a function of the Secretary of State under this Chapter commits an offence if the person purports to act as a person who is so authorised.

(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

(a) on summary conviction in England and Wales, to a fine;

(b) on summary conviction in Scotland, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale;