70
In forceOffence to interfere
Chapter 3Investigation and enforcement
Part 3Other authorised persons’ powers and related matters
Division 2Seizure by authorised persons and forfeiture
Subdivision 2Powers to support seizure
70 Offence to interfere
(1)
If access to a seized thing is restricted under section 69, a person must not tamper with the thing or with anything used to restrict access to the thing without—
(a)
an authorised person’s approval; or
(b)
a reasonable excuse.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
(2)
If access to a place is restricted under section 69, a person must not enter the place in contravention of the restriction or tamper with anything used to restrict access to the place without—
(a)
an authorised person’s approval; or
(b)
a reasonable excuse.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
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