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(1) Where a person to whom a notice has been served under subsection (1) of section 13 fails to comply with the directives contained in the notice within the stipulated time or such further period as the Agency may grant, the Minister, may without prejudice to a prosecution under subsection (4) of section 13, take such steps as he considers appropriate to ensure compliance with the notice.

(2) Where authorized by the Minister acting by virtue of subsection (1), a police officer, an officer of the Agency or any public officer authorised by the Minister may use such force as may be necessary for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the enforcement notice.

(3) Any person who hinders or obstructs any person acting under this section commits an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ₵500,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.

(4) Any amount reasonably incurred by the Minister or any institution to prevent or stop the offending activities may be recovered from the person responsible as a civil debt, unless a court considers that the amount was incurred unnecessarily.