Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 205
In forceDisobedience to lawful order issued by statutory authority
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 3Offences against the administration of law and justice, against office and against public authority
205 Disobedience to lawful order issued by statutory authority
(1)
Any person who without lawful excuse, the proof of which lies on the person, disobeys any lawful order issued by any court of justice, or by any person authorised by any public statute in force in Queensland to make the order, is guilty of a misdemeanour, unless some mode of proceeding against the person for such disobedience is expressly provided by statute, and is intended to be exclusive of all other punishment.
(2)
The offender is liable to imprisonment for 1 year.
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