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Section 186 — Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions

As in force on 1 July 2020.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
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186.Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions

A person who voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of the public servant’s public functions, shall —

(a)in the case of an individual, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 months, or with fine which may extend to $2,500, or with both; or

(b)in any other case, be punished with fine which may extend to $10,000.