Serious Crime Control Act 2009
68Hindering removal or modification of fortifications
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68 Hindering removal or modification of fortifications (1) A person must not obstruct the removal or modification of fortifications in accordance with a fortification removal order. Fault elements: The person: (a) knows of, or is reckless as to, the existence of the fortification removal order; and (b) knows, or is reckless as to whether, the removal or modification of fortifications is in accordance with the order; and (c) intentionally obstructs the removal or modification of fortifications. Maximum penalty: 500 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years. (2) Subsection (1) applies to the removal or modification of fortifications by a person who: (a) is, or is acting for or on the instructions of, an occupier or registered proprietor of the premises; or (b) is acting under section 67. (3) In this section: obstruct includes any act or omission that prevents, interferes with or delays.