Obstruction or hindrance of person acting in accordance with approved arrangement
440 Obstruction or hindrance of person acting in accordance with approved arrangement
A person must not obstruct or hinder another person who is:
carrying out biosecurity activities in accordance with an approved arrangement; or
taking action in accordance with a direction given under subsection 421(2) or (3), 426(2) or (3) or 429(1).
The physical elements of an offence against subsection (2) are set out in this subsection (see section 534).
Fault‑based offence
A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years or 300 penalty units, or both.
Civil penalty provision
A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 120 penalty units.
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