21W

Offence to obstruct or hinder search or other powers

In force

S. 21W inserted by No. 5/2006 s. 5.

A person must not, without reasonable excuse—

S. 21W(a) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.53), 32/2018 s. 61.

(a)

obstruct or hinder a police officer or protective services officer in the exercise of a power under this Division to stop and search a person or vehicle, to enter and search premises or to seize and detain a thing; or

S. 21W(b) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.53), 32/2018 s. 61.

(b)

fail to comply with a direction given by a police officer or protective services officer in the exercise of a power under this Division to give that direction.

100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both.

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