Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

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96 Withholding information or giving false or misleading information
  • (1) A person commits an offence who, when required under section 76 to provide information,—

    • (a) intentionally fails or refuses to supply the information within the time specified in the request; or

    • (b) knowingly gives false information.

    (2) No prosecution may be brought under this section before the time for appeal has expired under section 77 and, if a person appeals under that section, no prosecution may be brought under this section pending the determination of the appeal.