Prostitution Reform Act 2003

Commercial sexual services - Powers to enter and inspect compliance with health and safety requirements

29: Obstructing inspectors

You could also call this:

"Don't stop inspectors doing their job or you might get a fine"

If you stop an inspector from doing their job under the Prostitution Reform Act 2003, you can get in trouble. You can get a fine of up to $2,000 if you are found guilty of intentionally stopping, hindering, or deceiving an inspector. This applies to anyone who does this on purpose while the inspector is trying to carry out their duties.

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28: Requirements when carrying out inspection, or

"What to do when inspecting a place under the Prostitution Reform Act"

30: Warrant for Police to enter, or

"Police can get a special permit to enter a place if they think someone is breaking the law about prostitution."

Part 2Commercial sexual services
Powers to enter and inspect compliance with health and safety requirements

29Obstructing inspectors

Every person commits an offence, and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000, who intentionally obstructs, hinders, or deceives an inspector in the execution of a power or duty under this Act.

Notes

Section 29: amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).