DOG AND CAT MANAGEMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 31
DOG AND CAT MANAGEMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 31
31—Offence to hinder etc authorised person
(1) A person
who—
(a)
hinders or obstructs an authorised person, or a person assisting an authorised
person, in the exercise of powers conferred by this Act; or
(b) uses
abusive, threatening or insulting language to an authorised person, or a
person assisting an authorised person; or
(c)
refuses or fails to comply with a requirement of an authorised person under
this Act; or
(d)
falsely represents, by words or conduct, that he or she is an authorised
person,
is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $5 000.
(2) A person who
assaults an authorised person, or a person assisting an authorised person, in
the exercise of powers under this Act, is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $10 000 or imprisonment for 2 years.