Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991
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125B Obstruction
125B Obstruction
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct, hinder or resist any of the following persons in the exercise of a function under this Act—
(a) an inspector,
(b) an authorised person within the meaning of section 78D,
(b) a member of staff of the Department, or Public Service employee, who exercises functions under this Act or the Mining Act 1992,
(c) any other person who exercises any judicial or official functions under this Act or the Mining Act 1992.
Maximum penalty—
(a) in the case of a corporation—10,000 penalty units, or
(b) in the case of an individual—2,000 penalty units.
ss 125B–125C: Ins 2015 No 40, Sch 2 [44].