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607 PDFTitle:GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (CONTROL OF RELEASE) ORDINANCEGazette Number:L.N. 170 of 2010
Section:44Heading:Offences on obstruction and failure to comply with requirementsVersion Date:01/03/2011


(1) On performing any function or duty, or exercising any power, under this Ordinance, an authorized officer must produce written evidence of the officer¡¦s identity.
(2) A person commits an offence if the person¡X

        (a) wilfully obstructs an authorized officer from performing any function or duty, or exercising any power, under this Ordinance; or
        (b) without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with any requirement imposed by an authorized officer under this Ordinance.
(3) A person who commits an offence under subsection (2) is liable to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months.