PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT 2011 - SECT 45 Contempt of inquiry

PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT 2011 - SECT 45

    (1)     A person must not interrupt or obstruct the conduct of the inquiry.

Fault elements:

The person:

        (a)     intentionally engages in conduct; and

        (b)     is reckless as to whether the conduct would result in the interruption or obstruction.

Maximum penalty:     200 penalty units or imprisonment for 1 year.

    (2)     A person must not threaten or insult the inquirer in the conduct of the inquiry.

Maximum penalty:     50 penalty units.

    (3)     An offence against subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability.

    (4)     In this section:

"interrupt" includes create a disturbance, or take part in creating or continuing a disturbance, in or near a place where the inquiry is conducted.

"obstruct" includes hinder and resist.