(11) If a person exercises a power under this section otherwise than with the
knowledge of a person who is responsible for the animal concerned, he must,
as soon as reasonably practicable after exercising the power, take such steps as
are reasonable in the circumstances to bring the exercise of the power to the
notice of such a person.
(12) A person commits an offence if he intentionally obstructs a person in the
exercise of power conferred by this section.
(13) A magistrates’ court may, on application by a person who incurs expenses in
acting under this section, order that he be reimbursed by such person as it
thinks fit.
(14) A person affected by a decision under subsection (13) may appeal against the
decision to the Crown Court.