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In forceImpersonation
Part 9Legal proceedings, forfeiture or claim for delivery of seized thing and miscellaneous offences
Division 3Miscellaneous offences
109 Impersonation
A person must not falsely represent, by words or conduct, that the person, or someone else, is:
(a)
an officer or a person lawfully assisting an officer; or
(b) an authorised person mentioned in section 115(2) or a person giving assistance mentioned in section 115(3)(b).
Fault element: Intention to deceive.
Maximum penalty: 400 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
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