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Scrap Metal Industry Act 2016
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24 Hindering or obstructing police officer
24 Hindering or obstructing police officer
A person must not, without reasonable excuse—
(a) obstruct, hinder or interfere with a police officer in the exercise of a function under this Division, or
(b) fail to comply with any requirement made of the person by a police officer in the exercise of a function under this Division.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.