Offences relating to exercise of powers under section 77A or 130
265A Offences relating to exercise of powers under section 77A or 130
A person shall not refuse or fail to comply with a requirement under section 77A or 130.
Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (1A) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
A person shall not, in purported compliance with a requirement under section 77A or 130, give information, or make a statement, that is, to the person’s knowledge, false or misleading in a material particular.
A person shall not:
obstruct or hinder a person in the exercise of a power under section 77A; or
obstruct or hinder a person who is executing a warrant issued under section 130.
Subsection (3) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3A) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
The occupier, or person in charge, of premises that a person enters under a warrant issued under section 130 shall provide to the last‑mentioned person all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of his or her powers under the warrant.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months.
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