97AObstruction or assault of authorised officers and others

#### 97A Obstruction or assault of authorised officers and others 97A Obstruction or assault of authorised officers and others > > (1) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, prevent or obstruct any authorised officer or other person in the exercise of a function under the marine legislation. > > > (2) A person must not assault or threaten, or use abusive language to, an authorised officer or other person in the exercise of a function under the marine legislation, or cause any other person to do so. > > > (3) A person must not impersonate an authorised officer. > > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 months, or both. > > **s 97A:** Ins 2008 No 59, Sch 1 \[52\]. Subst 2016 No 28, Sch 1 \[39\].