#### 40 Offence to obstruct Minister or emergency personnel 40 Offence to obstruct Minister or emergency personnel > A person must not obstruct or hinder the Minister, or any other person acting with the authority of the Minister, in the exercise of a function under this Division. > > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both. > > **s 40:** Am 1996 No 89, Sch 1.3 \[1\].

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Section 40 - State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 - Offence to obstruct Minister or emergency personnel — Zoe