Article 7
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Article 7

  1. Adequate penalties for violations of the legal provisions enforceable by inspectors and for obstructing inspectors in the performance of their duties shall be provided for by national laws or regulations and shall be effectively enforced.

  2. Inspectors shall have the discretion to give warnings and advice instead of instituting or recommending proceedings.

Parent topic: Part III. Penalties
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