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POLICE ADMINISTRATION ACT 1978 - SECT 159

Hindering member

    (1)     A person shall not hinder or obstruct a member in the execution of his duty or aid or abet any other person to hinder or obstruct a member in the execution of his duty.

Maximum penalty:     8 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months or both.

    (2)     A person who hinders or obstructs a police dog or police horse being used by a member in the execution of the member's duty is taken to hinder or obstruct the member.



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