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CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER GAMES AND IMAGES ACT 1995 - SECT 51 Obstructing inspector

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER GAMES AND IMAGES ACT 1995 - SECT 51

Obstructing inspector

51 Obstructing inspector

(1) A person must not obstruct an inspector in the exercise of a power, unless the person has a reasonable excuse for the obstruction.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
(2) If a person has obstructed an inspector and the inspector decides to proceed with the exercise of the power, the inspector must warn the person.
(3) In warning a person under subsection (2) , an inspector must warn the person that—
(a) it is an offence to obstruct the inspector, unless the person has a reasonable excuse; and
(b) the inspector considers the person’s conduct is an obstruction; and
(c) if the person continues or repeats the conduct, a police officer may be asked to help enforce this section.