(1) A person must not (a) hinder or obstruct an authorized officer or a council officer, or a person assisting an authorized officer or council officer, in the exercise of powers conferred by this Act; or(b) use abusive, threatening or insulting language to an authorized officer or a council officer, or a person assisting an authorized officer or council officer; or(c) refuse or fail to comply with a requirement or direction of an authorized officer or a council officer; or(d) when required by an authorized officer or a council officer to answer a question, refuse or fail to answer the question to the best of the person's knowledge, information and belief; or(e) falsely represent, by words or conduct, that he or she is an authorized officer or a council officer.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.(2) A person must not assault an authorized officer or a council officer, or a person assisting an authorized officer or council officer, in the exercise of powers under this Act.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 80 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years, or both.