38. Obstruction of search, etc.

Any person who—

assaults, obstructs, hinders or delays any authorized officer in effecting any entrance which he is entitled to effect under this Act, or in the execution of any duty imposed or power conferred by this Act; or

fails to comply with any lawful demand of an authorized officer in the execution of his duty under section 36, commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.