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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
52Obstruction or hindrance of person executing warrant
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52 Obstruction or hindrance of person executing warrant
52 Obstruction or hindrance of person executing warrant
(cf Search Warrants Act 1985, s 9)
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct or hinder a person executing a warrant issued under this Division.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment, or both.