Offence to rescue or attempt to rescue goods

In force

S. 50(1) amended by No. 87/2009 s. 24.

(1)

A person must not rescue or attempt to rescue any property lawfully seized by the sheriff, the deputy sheriff, a sheriff's officer or an appropriately trained justice employee.

6 months imprisonment.

(2)

This section does not affect the powers of the Supreme Court in relation to contempt.

S. 51 (Heading) substituted by No. 87/2009 s. 25(1).

S. 51 amended by No. 87/2009 s. 25(2).

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50 Offence to rescue or attempt to rescue goods