Obstruction of inspectors
22 Obstruction of inspectors
A person must not obstruct an inspector in the performance of his or her functions or the exercise of his or her powers under this Act.
Penalty: $2 000.
A person obstructs an inspector if the person —
obstructs, hinders or threatens the inspector in the performance of his or her functions or the exercise of his or her powers under this Act; or
refuses or fails to give information when required to do so under section 21; or
refuses or fails to produce a document when required to do so under section 21; or
gives information to the inspector that is false or misleading in a material particular; or
without lawful excuse, prevents or attempts to prevent another person from giving information or producing a document when the other person is required to do so under section 21.
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