19Obstruction of Inspector

19 Obstruction of Inspector

19 Obstruction of Inspector

A person must not—

(a) without reasonable excuse, wilfully obstruct, hinder, resist or threaten the Inspector or a member of staff of the Inspector in the exercise of functions under this Act, or

(b) without reasonable excuse, refuse or wilfully fail to comply with any lawful requirement of the Inspector or a member of staff of the Inspector, or

(c) wilfully make any false statement to or mislead, or attempt to mislead, the Inspector or a member of staff of the Inspector in the exercise of functions under this Act.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.