12.17
CurrentCare to be taken and compensation
12.17 Care to be taken and compensation
(1)
In the exercise of a power of entering or searching premises under this Part, the authorised officer must do as little damage as possible.
(2)
The Environment Agency Head must compensate all interested parties for any damage caused by an authorised officer in exercising a power of entering premises (but not any damage caused by the exercise of any other power), unless the occupier obstructed or hindered the authorised officer in the exercise of the power of entry.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
Research tools for this sectionSubscription
The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.