ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1985 - SECT 31E

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1985 - SECT 31E

31E—Offence to hinder etc inspectors

A person who—

            (a)         hinders or obstructs an inspector, or a person assisting an inspector, in the exercise of powers under this Act; or

            (b)         refuses or fails to comply with a requirement or direction of an inspector under this Act; or

            (c)         when required by an inspector under this Act to answer a question, refuses or fails to answer the question to the best of the person's knowledge, information and belief; or

            (d)         falsely represents, by words or conduct, that he or she is an inspector,

is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.