Offences in relation to inspections
19D Offences in relation to inspections
A person must not—
intentionally hinder or obstruct an inspector in the performance of his or her functions, or in the exercise of his or her powers, under this Act, or induce or attempt to induce any other person to do so; or
intentionally conceal from an inspector the location or existence of any other person or any equipment, substance or other thing; or
intentionally prevent, or attempt to prevent, any other person from assisting an inspector.
- 60 penalty units for a natural person;
300 penalty units for a body corporate.
A person must not assault, directly or indirectly intimidate or threaten, or attempt to assault, intimidate or threaten, an inspector, or a person assisting an inspector.
- Imprisonment for 2 years, or 240 penalty units, or both, for a natural person;
1200 penalty units for a body corporate.
A reference in subsection (1) or (2) to an inspector is to be read as including a reference to a person acting under an instrument of delegation under section 10B.
S. 19E inserted by No. 31/2005 s. 12.
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