FOOD ACT 2008 - SECT 48

FOOD ACT 2008 - SECT 48

48 .         Obstructing, impersonating or threatening authorised officers

        (1)         A person must not resist, obstruct or attempt to obstruct an authorised officer in the performance of the authorised officer’s functions under this Act.

        Penalty: a fine of $10 000.

        (2)         A person must not falsely represent, by words or conduct, that the person is an authorised officer.

        Penalty: a fine of $10 000.

        (3)         A person must not threaten or intimidate an authorised officer in the performance of the authorised officer’s functions under this Act.

        Penalty: a fine of $10 000.