303Offence to obstruct authorised person

303 Offence to obstruct authorised person (1) In this section— S. 303(1) def. of *authorised person* amended by No. 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 7.171). ***authorised person*** means Safe Transport Victoria, a person appointed, employed or engaged by Safe Transport Victoria (other than a transport safety officer) or an officer of a port management body, a local port manager or a waterway manager. (2) A person must not— (a) obstruct, hinder, impede or oppose an authorised person who is performing a duty or function, or exercising a power, under this Act or the regulations, or induce or attempt to induce any other person to do so; or (b) prevent or attempt to prevent any other person from assisting an authorised person.