Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1997 (NO. 69 OF 1997) - SECT 129

129. (1) For the purposes of an investigation, a person shall not, without reasonable excuse, fail to—

        (a)     appear or give evidence if required;

        (b)     answer a question if required;

        (c)     produce a document if required; or

        (d)     take an oath or make an affirmation if required.

Penalty:

        (a)     if the offender is a natural person—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both;

        (b)     if the offender is a body corporate—250 penalty units.

(2) A person appearing at an investigation shall not knowingly or recklessly give evidence that is false or misleading in a material particular.

Penalty:

        (a)     if the offender is a natural person—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both;

        (b)     if the offender is a body corporate—250 penalty units.

(3) A person shall not hinder, obstruct or delay the conduct of an investigation.

Penalty:

        (a)     if the offender is a natural person—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both;

        (b)     if the offender is a body corporate—250 penalty units.

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