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State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
62BObstruction of members of rescue units
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#### 62B Obstruction of members of rescue units
62B Obstruction of members of rescue units
> A person must not obstruct or hinder a member of an accredited rescue unit acting in connection with a rescue operation or otherwise in response to an emergency.
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> Maximum penalty—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both.
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> **s 62B:** Ins 1996 No 89, Sch 1.3 \[2\].