Offence of contravening remediation order or obstructing remediation work
11.22 Offence of contravening remediation order or obstructing remediation work
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a remediation order to which the person is subject.
Maximum penalty (includes additional daily penalty): Tier 2 monetary penalty.
An example of a reasonable excuse is that the person was unable to enter the land because of the refusal of access to the land by its occupier, but entry to that land was essential for the person to avoid committing the offence.
A person must not intentionally obstruct anyone who is carrying out remediation work under a remediation order.
Maximum penalty (includes additional daily penalty): Tier 2 monetary penalty.
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