Ombudsman Act 2009
129Obstruction of persons acting in official capacity
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129 Obstruction of persons acting in official capacity (1) A person must not obstruct another person acting in an official capacity. (a) knows the other person is acting in an official capacity; and (b) intentionally obstructs the other person. Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months. (2) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse.
Ombudsman Act 2009 60 Division 3 Legal proceedings for offences