Planning Act 1999
76DObstruction of authorised officer
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76D Obstruction of authorised officer (a) the person intentionally obstructs another person; and (b) the other person is an authorised officer; and
Planning Act 1999 96 (c) the authorised officer is acting in an official capacity and the person has knowledge of that circumstance. Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(b). (3) In this section: acting in an official capacity, in relation to an authorised officer, means the officer is exercising powers or performing functions under, or otherwise related to the administration of, this Act. obstruct includes hinder and resist.