21WOffence to obstruct or hinder search or other powers

21W Offence to obstruct or hinder search or other powers A person must not, without reasonable excuse— S. 21W(a) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.53), 32/2018 s. 61. (a) obstruct or hinder a police officer or protective services officer in the exercise of a power under this Division to stop and search a person or vehicle, to enter and search premises or to seize and detain a thing; or S. 21W(b) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.53), 32/2018 s. 61. (b) fail to comply with a direction given by a police officer or protective services officer in the exercise of a power under this Division to give that direction. 1. 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both. S. 21X (Heading) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 167.54), 32/2018 s. 62(1). S. 21X inserted by No. 5/2006 s. 5.