Unlawful interference with surveillance devices
31 Unlawful interference with surveillance devices
Unless authorised by or under this Act, a person must not knowingly interfere with, damage, remove or retrieve a surveillance device that has been lawfully installed on premises or in or on an object by a law enforcement officer—
in the circumstances referred to in section 7(2)(c); or
S. 31(b) substituted by No. 26/2004 s. 15(a).
in accordance with a warrant, emergency authorisation, corresponding warrant or corresponding emergency authorisation.
- In the case of a natural person, level 7 imprisonment (2 years maximum) or a level 7 fine (240 penalty units maximum) or both;
In the case of a body corporate, 1200 penalty units.
Note to s. 31 inserted by No. 13/2013 s. 42(2).
Note
Section 32 applies to an offence against this section.
S. 32 amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 117.2), substituted by No. 13/2013 s. 41.
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