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CurrentObstruction of inspector
Part 9Regulatory compliance
Division 6Offences related to compliance
271 Obstruction of inspector
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person intentionally obstructs another person; and
(b)
the other person is an inspector; and
(c) the inspector is acting in an official capacity and the person has knowledge of that circumstance.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2)
Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(b).
(3)
In this section:
acting in an official capacity, in relation to an inspector, means the inspector 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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