Public Health Act 1997

For the purposes of an investigation, a person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to—

appear or give evidence if required; or

answer a question if required; or

produce a document if required; or

take an oath or make an affirmation if required.

Maximum penalty:

for a person who is not a utility—50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both; or

for a utility—2 000 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

A person appearing at an investigation must not knowingly or recklessly give evidence that is false or misleading in a material particular.

Maximum penalty:

for a person who is not a utility—50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both; or

for a utility—2 000 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

A person must not hinder, obstruct or delay the conduct of an investigation.

Maximum penalty:

for a person who is not a utility—50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both; or

for a utility—2 000 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

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