Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00989:reg:25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00989
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 25
Character Range: 32159–32783

25  Hindrance, obstruction and failure to comply with directions
 (1) A person in a Commonwealth explosives area must not:
 (a) hinder or obstruct the area manager of a Commonwealth explosives area in the exercise of the area manager's powers or functions; or
 (b) fail to comply with a direction under section 40.
Note: Penalties for a failure to comply with this subsection are set by section 20 of the Act.
 (2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).