Offences in relation to authorised officer
51 Offences in relation to authorised officer
A person must not, without reasonable excuse –
resist, impede, obstruct or assault – an authorised officer who is performing or exercising any function or power under this Act; or a person assisting that officer; or use threatening, abusive or insulting language to such an officer or assistant; or prevent or attempt to prevent a person from answering questions, giving information or providing documents to such an officer or assistant; or impersonate an authorised officer.
In the case of – a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 1 000 penalty units; or an individual, a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.
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