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PE51003 - Obstruct / delay a local authority officer / vet in the exercise of entry and inspection powers

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CS Class S Custody No PNC No

Classification details

Offence code
PE51003
Offence title
Obstruct / delay a local authority officer / vet in the exercise of entry and inspection powers
Legislation
Contrary to sections 4(2) and 5(2) of the Pet Animals Act 1951.
CJS category code
CS
Offence class
S
Custodial indicator
No
Recordable on PNC
No
Offence start date
21-Nov-97
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 11213.