s 432

Offences relating to documents

In force

If an inquiry into the affairs of a co‑operative is being held under this Division, a person who —

(a)

conceals, destroys, mutilates or alters a document relating to the co‑operative; or

(b)

sends, or causes to be sent, out of the State a document or other property that belongs to, or is under the control of, the co‑operative,

commits an offence unless it is established that the person charged did not intend to defeat, delay or obstruct the inquiry.

Penalty: a fine of $12 000, or imprisonment for one year, or both.

[Section 432 amended: No. 7 of 2016 s. 166.]

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