Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009
25BObstructing or hindering authorised person
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25B Obstructing or hindering authorised person (a) the person, without reasonable excuse, obstructs or hinders— (i) an authorised person in the exercise of the authorised person’s functions under this Act; or (ii) a person assisting an authorised person in the exercise of the authorised person’s functions under this Act; and (b) the authorised person’s functions were being exercised lawfully. Maximum penalty: 60 penalty units. (2) Without limiting subsection (1) (b), a function is exercised lawfully if it is— (a) exercisable without consent; or (b) exercised with consent or under a warrant.