(5) A person to whom a request under subsection (4) is made must comply with the request, unless he or she has a reasonable excuse for not doing so. 5 penalty units. (6) It is not an offence for a person to fail to comply with a request under subsection (1) or (4)— (a) if the authorised officer did not inform the person, at the time the request was made, that it is an offence to fail to comply with the request; or (b) if the authorised officer did not identify himself or herself in accordance with section 85 before making the request. 85 Authorised officers must identify themselves An authorised officer must produce proof of his or her identity and official status— (a) before exercising a power under section 84; and (b) at any time during the exercise of a power under section 84, if asked to do so. 86 Offence to hinder or obstruct an authorised officer A person must not, without reasonable excuse, hinder or obstruct an authorised officer who is exercising that authorised officer's duties or powers under this Act or the regulations. 60 penalty units. 87 Offence to threaten or abuse an authorised officer A person must not threaten or abuse an authorised officer who is exercising that authorised officer's duties or powers under this Act or the regulations.
(5) A person to whom a request under subsection (4) is made must comply with the request, unless he or she has a reasonable excuse for not doing so. 5 penalty units. (6) It is not an offence for a person to fail to comply with a request under subsection (1) or (4)— (a) if the authorised officer did not inform the person, at the time the request was made, that it is an offence to fail to comply with the request; or (b) if the authorised officer did not identify himself or herself in accordance with section 85 before making the request. 85 Authorised officers must identify themselves An authorised officer must produce proof of his or her identity and official status— (a) before exercising a power under section 84; and (b) at any time during the exercise of a power under section 84, if asked to do so. 86 Offence to hinder or obstruct an authorised officer A person must not, without reasonable excuse, hinder or obstruct an authorised officer who is exercising that authorised officer's duties or powers under this Act or the regulations. 60 penalty units. 87 Offence to threaten or abuse an authorised officer A person must not threaten or abuse an authorised officer who is exercising that authorised officer's duties or powers under this Act or the regulations.
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