s 279
In forceFailure to give name or address
Chapter 7Investigation and enforcement
Part 2Powers of authorised persons
Division 6Other powers
279 Failure to give name or address
(1)
A person of whom a requirement is made under section 278(2) or (4) must comply with the requirement unless the person has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
(2)
A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if—
(a)
the person was required to state the person’s name and residential address by an authorised person who suspected the person had committed an offence against this Act; and
(b)
the person is not proved to have committed the offence.
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