63False or misleading information in applications

#### 63 False or misleading information in applications 63 False or misleading information in applications (cf [Search Warrants Act 1985](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1985-037), s 12B) > > (1) A person must not, in or in connection with an application for a warrant, give information to an eligible issuing officer that the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular. > > > > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both. > > > (1A) A person must not, in or in connection with a report or an occupier’s notice given in relation to a search warrant, give information to an eligible issuing officer that the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular. > > > > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both. > > > (2) This section applies to an application by telephone as well as in person. > > > (3) This section applies whether or not the information given is also verified on oath or affirmation or by affidavit. > > **s 63:** Am 2009 No 8, Sch 1 \[15\] \[16\].