MARINE POLLUTION ACT 2012 - SECT 231 Obstruction of inspectors and authorised persons

MARINE POLLUTION ACT 2012 - SECT 231

231 Obstruction of inspectors and authorised persons

A person must not--

(a) wilfully delay or obstruct an inspector or person whom the Minister authorises for the purposes of a section of this Act in the exercise of the inspector's or authorised person's functions under this Act, or

(b) fail to comply with a requirement under this Part to produce a document, record or other thing in the person's possession, custody, or control or to answer a question.

: Maximum penalty--$22,000.

Note : It is an offence under section 307B of the Crimes Act 1900 to give false or misleading information to a person exercising a power, authority or duty under, or in connection with, a law of the State.