Prospective

Schedules

Schedule 3U.K.Investigatory powers

Offence of pretending to be an authorised inspectorU.K.

12(1)A person commits an offence if the person, with intent to deceive, falsely pretends to be an authorised inspector.

(2)A person who commits an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction—

(a)in England and Wales, to a fine;

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

(c)in Northern Ireland, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.