138Offence to obstruct authorised officer

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138 Offence to obstruct authorised officer

A person must not without reasonable excuse obstruct or hinder an authorised officer exercising functions under this Act or the Electricity Industry Act 2000.

300 penalty units.

S. 138A inserted by No. 13/2025 s. 29.

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