Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454:section:149
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 149
Character Range: 264561–265157

149  Offence—hindering or obstructing a duly authorised officer
 (1) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person engages in conduct; and
 (b) the conduct hinders or obstructs a duly authorised officer in the exercise of a power in accordance with this Division.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
 (3) Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Division 4—Law enforcement officers