343
In forceObstruction
Part IIAExtra-territorial offences
343 Obstruction
S. 343(1) amended by Nos 69/1997 s. 22(10), 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 36.11).
(1)
A person must not, without lawful excuse, obstruct a police officer, or a person assisting a police officer, in the execution of a search warrant.
- Level 9 fine (60 penalty units maximum).
S. 343(2) inserted by No. 48/1997 s. 60(1)(Sch. 1 item 99).
(2)
An offence under subsection (1) is a summary offence.
New s. 344 inserted by No. 70/1987 s. 4.
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