Victorian Numbered Acts

ACCIDENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENT ACT 2010 (NO. 9 OF 2010) - SECT 168

For section 240A(4) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 substitute —

    "(4)     A person must not obstruct or hinder a person employed or acting in the execution or under the authority of a warrant issued under subsection (1) or aiding or assisting in its execution.

Penalty:     In the case of a natural person, 60 penalty units;

In the case of a body corporate, 300 penalty units.

    (5)     A person must not refuse to permit a search or seizure authorised by a warrant issued under subsection (1).

Penalty:     In the case of a natural person, 100 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment or both;

In the case of a body corporate, 600 penalty units.

    (6)     A person must not assault, or attempt to assault, a person employed or acting in the execution or under the authority of a warrant issued under subsection (1) or aiding or assisting in its execution.

Penalty:     In the case of a natural person, 240 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment or both;

In the case of a body corporate, 1200 penalty units.".