(a)in the case of an individual, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $5,000, or with both; or
Section history
Section 179 — Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
As in force on 2 November 2022.
Timeline 4 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
- 2 November 2022 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest
A person who, being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant, refuses to answer any question demanded of the person touching that subject by that public servant, in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant, shall —
(b)in any other case, be punished with fine which may extend to $10,000.