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32 :(a) a Basel permit or special permit authorising the import or export; or
 * (b) an order made under this Act authorising or requiring the import or export.

(3) Any suspected person who refuses or fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the requirement shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $3,000.

Production of transit permits

34.—(1) This section shall apply if the Director or an authorised officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person (the suspected person)—
 * (a) intends to carry out a transit proposal;
 * (b) is carrying out a transit proposal; or
 * (c) has carried out a transit proposal.

(2) The Director or an authorised officer may require the suspected person to produce, or to produce evidence of the existence and contents of, a transit permit authorising the carrying out of the transit proposal.

(3) Any suspected person who refuses or fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the requirement shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $3,000.

Assistance to Director

35.—(1) The Director or an authorised officer who proposes to exercise powers under this Part in relation to a searchable place may require the relevant person in relation to the place to provide reasonable assistance to the Director or the authorised officer in relation to the exercise of those powers.

(2) Any relevant person who refuses or fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the requirement shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.