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Forests Act 1958

96BOffence to threaten or abuse an authorised officer

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96B Offence to threaten or abuse an authorised officer A person must not threaten or abuse an authorised officer who is exercising that authorised officer's duties or powers under this Act or the regulations. 1. 120 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months. S. 96C inserted by No. 62/2010 s. 120, amended by No. 4/2013 s. 33(5), repealed by No. 67/2016 s. 31(2). S. 96D inserted by No. 46/2012 s. 12.

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