96AOffence to hinder or obstruct an authorised officer

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96A Offence to hinder or obstruct an authorised officer

A person must not, without reasonable excuse, hinder or obstruct an authorised officer who is exercising that authorised officer's duties or powers under this Act or the regulations.

120 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.

S. 96B inserted by No. 48/2004 s. 124, amended by No. 24/2024 s. 27.

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