Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Act 1998
sec.237Obstructing inspectors
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sec.237 Obstructing inspectors
A person must not obstruct an inspector in the exercise of a power (or someone helping an inspector in the exercise of a power), unless the person has a reasonable excuse for the obstruction. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. If a person has obstructed an inspector (or someone helping an inspector) and the inspector decides to proceed with the exercise of the power, the inspector must warn the person that— it is an offence to cause an obstruction, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and the inspector considers the person’s conduct an obstruction. (sec.237-ssec.1) A person must not obstruct an inspector in the exercise of a power (or someone helping an inspector in the exercise of a power), unless the person has a reasonable excuse for the obstruction. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.237-ssec.2) If a person has obstructed an inspector (or someone helping an inspector) and the inspector decides to proceed with the exercise of the power, the inspector must warn the person that— it is an offence to cause an obstruction, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and the inspector considers the person’s conduct an obstruction.
- (a) it is an offence to cause an obstruction, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and
- (b) the inspector considers the person’s conduct an obstruction.