22Offences in relation to inspections

22 Offences in relation to inspections

(1) A person must not—

(a) intentionally hinder or obstruct an inspector in the performance of his or her functions, or in the exercise of his or her powers, under this Act or the regulations, or induce or attempt to induce any other person to do so; or

(b) intentionally conceal from an inspector the location or existence of any other person or any equipment, substance or other thing; or

(c) intentionally prevent, or attempt to prevent, any other person from assisting an inspector.

(2) A person must not assault, directly or indirectly intimidate or threaten, or attempt to assault, intimidate or threaten, an inspector, or a person assisting an inspector.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years, or 240 penalty units, or both, for a natural person;

S. 22A inserted by No. 31/2005 s. 27.