Offences
14 Offences
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or fail to comply with a requirement made under this Division. Maximum penalty:
if the offence is committed in respect of a prescribed association—$5 000; or
in any other case—$2 500.
A person must not, in purported compliance with a requirement made under this Division, furnish information or make a statement that is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty:
if the offence is committed in respect of a prescribed association—$5 000; or
in any other case—$2 500.
It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that he or she believed on reasonable grounds that the information or statement was true and was not misleading.
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct or hinder the Commission or another person in the exercise of any power under this
Division. Maximum penalty:
if the offence is committed in respect of a prescribed association—$5 000; or
in any other case—$2 500.
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