Maritime Transport Act 1994

General offences and provisions in relation to offences and appeals under this Act - General offences

404: Obstruction of persons duly authorised by Director

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"Don't stop or slow down maritime officials doing their job"

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You can commit an offence if you stop or slow down the Authority, its employees, the Director, or someone they have authorised, from doing their job. This can include lying to them or getting in their way while they are working under the Maritime Transport Act 1994. The person who was stopped or slowed down must show proof that they have the right to be doing their job. You might be stopped or slowed down by someone who does not have the right to do so. In this case, the person who stopped or slowed you down must prove they have the authority to do so. This rule is similar to one found in the Public Works Act 1986.

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Part 28General offences and provisions in relation to offences and appeals under this Act
General offences

404Obstruction of persons duly authorised by Director

Every person commits an offence who obstructs, impedes, delays, hinders, or deceives or causes to be obstructed, impeded, delayed, hindered, or deceived, the Authority, its employees, the Director, or any other person who is duly authorised by the Authority or the Director, while the Authority, employee, Director, or other person is acting in the performance or exercise of any functions, duties, or powers conferred on it or him or her by or under this Act or any rules made under this Act.
Subsection (1) shall apply only where the person obstructed or impeded produces evidence of his or her authority.

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