sec.160Obstruction of authorised officer etc.

### sec.160 Obstruction of authorised officer etc. A person must not obstruct an authorised officer or police officer in the exercise of a power under this Act, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. However, a child does not commit an offence against subsection (1) merely because the child resists being taken into custody under this Act for the child’s protection or being moved to a safe place under section 21 . (sec.160-ssec.1) A person must not obstruct an authorised officer or police officer in the exercise of a power under this Act, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.160-ssec.2) However, a child does not commit an offence against subsection (1) merely because the child resists being taken into custody under this Act for the child’s protection or being moved to a safe place under section 21 .