Assistance to officers

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A person shall not, either directly or indirectly, prevent a person who is willing to assist a member of the Fire Service in fire-fighting operations from so assisting at the request of the member, or hinder, impede, or obstruct him when so assisting, or when proceeding to a place for the purpose of so assisting. Fine not exceeding 26 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.

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120 Assistance to officers