110Obstruction and abusive language

110 Obstruction and abusive language (1) A person must not obstruct an officer, or person assisting an officer, who is exercising powers or performing functions under this Act. (a) intentionally obstructs the officer or person; and

Geothermal Energy Act 2009 53 (b) knows that the person who is obstructed is acting in an official capacity. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (2) A person must not use abusive, threatening or insulting language to an officer, or person assisting an officer, who is exercising powers or performing functions under this Act. (a) intentionally uses abusive, threatening or insulting language; and (b) knows that the person to whom the language is used is acting in an official capacity. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.