45. Obstructing or hindering Director-General, etc., in performance of duties

Any person who obstructs or hinders the Director‑General or any police officer or authorised officer, or any other person acting under the direction of the Director‑General, in the performance or execution of his or her duty or anything which he or she is authorised, empowered or required to do under this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both.