25Hindrance, obstruction and failure to comply with directions

25 Hindrance, obstruction and failure to comply with directions

(1) A person in a Commonwealth explosives area must not: (a) hinder or obstruct the area manager of a Commonwealth explosives area in the exercise of the area manager’s powers or functions; or (b) fail to comply with a direction under section 40.

Note: Penalties for a failure to comply with this subsection are set by section 20 of the Act.

(2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).