101Obstruction, improper influence and contravention of

101 Obstruction, improper influence and contravention of requirement or direction (a) the person intentionally obstructs another person; and (b) the other person is the Commissioner; and (c) the person knows the Commissioner is acting in an official capacity. Information Act 2002 63 (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person intentionally and improperly influences another person; and (b) the other person is the Commissioner; and (c) the person knows the Commissioner is acting in an official capacity. (3) A person commits an offence if: (a) the Commissioner makes a requirement of, or gives a direction to, the person under this Act; and (b) the person intentionally engages in conduct; and (c) the conduct results in the person failing to comply with the requirement or direction. (4) Strict liability applies to subsections (1)(b), (2)(b) and (3)(a). (5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1), (2) or (3) if the person has a reasonable excuse. (6) In this section: acting in an official capacity, in relation to the Commissioner, means the Commissioner is exercising powers or performing functions under, or otherwise related to the administration of, this Act. obstruct includes hinder and resist.