s 636
In forceOffence—hindering compliance with the Act etc
Volume 2s 404-645, Endnotes
Chapter 11Miscellaneous
Part 5Miscellaneous
Division 4Miscellaneous
636 Offence—hindering compliance with the Act etc
(1)
A person must not engage in conduct that hinders or prevents another person from:
(a)
performing functions or duties, or exercising powers, under this Act; or
(b)
complying with this Act or a direction given under this Act.
Note:
The physical elements of an offence against subsection (2) are set out in this subsection (see section 534).
Fault‑based offence
(2)
A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years or 120 penalty units, or both.
Civil penalty provision
(3)
A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 120 penalty units.
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