SERIOUS CRIME CONTROL ACT 2009 (NO 32 OF 2009) - SECT 68 Hindering removal or modification of fortifications

SERIOUS CRIME CONTROL ACT 2009 (NO 32 OF 2009) - SECT 68

    (1)     A person must not obstruct the removal or modification of fortifications in accordance with a fortification removal order.

Fault elements:

The person:

    (a)     knows of, or is reckless as to, the existence of the fortification removal order; and

    (b)     knows, or is reckless as to whether, the removal or modification of fortifications is in accordance with the order; and

    (c)     intentionally obstructs the removal or modification of fortifications.

Maximum penalty:     500 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years.

    (2)     Subsection (1) applies to the removal or modification of fortifications by a person who:

    (a)     is, or is acting for or on the instructions of, an occupier or registered proprietor of the premises; or

    (b)     is acting under section  67 .

    (3)     In this section:

"obstruct" includes any act or omission that prevents, interferes with or delays.