Obstruction, improper influence and contravention of requirement or direction
101 Obstruction, improper influence and contravention of requirement or direction
A person commits an offence if:
the person intentionally obstructs another person; and
the other person is the Commissioner; and
(c) the person knows the Commissioner is acting in an official capacity.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.
A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally and improperly influences another person; and
the other person is the Commissioner; and
(c) the person knows the Commissioner is acting in an official capacity.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.
A person commits an offence if:
(a) the Commissioner makes a requirement of, or gives a direction to, the person under this Act; and
the person intentionally engages in conduct; and
(c) the conduct results in the person failing to comply with the requirement or direction.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.
(4) Strict liability applies to subsections (1)(b), (2)(b) and (3)(a).
(5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1), (2) or (3) if the person has a reasonable excuse.
In this section:
acting in an official capacity, in relation to the Commissioner, means the Commissioner is exercising powers or performing functions under, or otherwise related to the administration of, this Act.
obstruct includes hinder and resist.
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