Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454:section:143
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 143
Character Range: 246693–247260

143  Offence—hindering or obstructing a maritime security inspector
 (1) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person engages in conduct; and
 (b) the conduct hinders or obstructs a maritime security inspector 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.