You commit an offence if you fail to comply with section 105(4). You can be fined up to $1,000 if you are convicted. You must follow the rules in section 105(4).

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134: Obstruction of Inspector, or

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136: Disposal and forfeiture following conviction, or

"What happens to banned items if someone breaks the law"

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Miscellaneous offences

135Failure to surrender warrant

Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 who fails to comply with section 105(4).

Notes

Section 135: amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).

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Offences - Miscellaneous offences

135: Failure to surrender warrant

"Breaking the rule to give back something when asked by law can cost you up to $1,000"

Part 8OffencesMiscellaneous offences

135Failure to surrender warrant

Part 8Offences
Miscellaneous offences