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CurrentOffence—hindering or obstructing a duly authorised officer
Part 8Powers of officials
Division 3Duly authorised officers
149 Offence—hindering or obstructing a duly authorised officer
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person engages in conduct; and
(b)
the conduct hinders or obstructs a duly authorised officer in the exercise of a power in accordance with this Division.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
Note:
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
(3)
Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.
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