26Offence to obstruct or hinder search or other powers

26 Offence to obstruct or hinder search or other powers

A person must not, without reasonable excuse –

(a) obstruct or hinder a police officer in the exercise of a power under this Act to stop and search a person or vehicle, to enter and search premises or to seize and detain a thing; or

(b) fail to comply with a direction given by a police officer in the exercise of a power under this Act to give that direction.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.