19. Offence to influence or attempt to influence committee of inquiry

Every person who, otherwise than in the course of duty, directly or indirectly by himself or herself or by any other person in any manner whatsoever influences or attempts to influence any decision of a committee of inquiry or any member of a committee of inquiry shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.