76Refusal, &c., of admission of enforcement officer to warrant premises

76 Refusal, &c., of admission of enforcement officer to warrant premises

(1)  If an enforcement officer is satisfied that he or she is authorised under this Act to enter a building on warrant premises but such entry is refused, delayed or obstructed by the enforcement debtor or any other person, for such time that it may reasonably be inferred that the refusal, delay or obstruction is intentional, each person causing or contributing to the refusal, delay or obstruction is guilty of an offence.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.

(2)  A person must not obstruct an enforcement officer who is conducting a search of warrant premises.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.