Classification of Computer Games and Images Act 1995
sec.51Obstructing inspector
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sec.51 Obstructing inspector
A person must not obstruct an inspector in the exercise of a power, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for the obstruction. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. If a person has obstructed an inspector and the inspector decides to proceed with the exercise of the power, the inspector must warn the person. In warning a person under subsection (2) , an inspector must warn the person that— it is an offence to obstruct the inspector, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and the inspector considers the person’s conduct is an obstruction; and if the person continues or repeats the conduct, a police officer may be asked to help enforce this section. s 51 amd 2000 No. 5 s 461 sch 3 ; 2009 No. 48 s 201 (sec.51-ssec.1) A person must not obstruct an inspector in the exercise of a power, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for the obstruction. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.51-ssec.2) If a person has obstructed an inspector and the inspector decides to proceed with the exercise of the power, the inspector must warn the person. (sec.51-ssec.3) In warning a person under subsection (2) , an inspector must warn the person that— it is an offence to obstruct the inspector, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and the inspector considers the person’s conduct is an obstruction; and if the person continues or repeats the conduct, a police officer may be asked to help enforce this section.
- (a) it is an offence to obstruct the inspector, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and
- (b) the inspector considers the person’s conduct is an obstruction; and
- (c) if the person continues or repeats the conduct, a police officer may be asked to help enforce this section.