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137 Offence to obstruct Any person who without lawful excuse obstructs an authorised person or a police officer in taking any action which is authorised under this Division is guilty of an offence. Note to s. 137 inserted by No. 21/2013 s. 18(4). Section 128 applies to an offence against this section. S. 138 amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 124.3).

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