1996 ED] PLANT PROTECTION ACT (d) by notice in the Gazette, appoint such places as the Minister considers quarantine stations. head [CAP 171A fit and necessary to be (2) The unit referred to in subsection (I)(a) shall have on its Director who shall, unless the context otherwise provides, be a deemed to be and have the powers of an inspector. 13.(1) The Minister may in writing delegate any of the powers Delegation of powers conferred on the Minister under this Act except that contained in section 12(1)(a), this subsection and section 16. (2) The Director may in writing delegate any of the powers conferred on the Director under this Act except that contained in this subsection. 14.(1) An action shall not lie against the Government, the Director, an inspector. authorised officer or other officer under this Act for an act done or omitted to be done in good faith in the performance Indemnity of a function under this Act. (2) Except where it is otherwise provided under this Act, compensation shall not be payable to any person for anything done or omitted to be done in good faith under thi. Act. 15.{I) A person who (a) obstructs, prevents or otherwIse hmders an inspector Or authorised officer in the performance of the inspector's or authorised officer's functions under this Act; (b) refuses or neglects to comply with a notice, order, requirement or direction lawful made or given under this Act; (c) knowingly provides information which i. fa1"" or misleading in a material particular for any purpose under this Act; (d) defaces, destroys, forges or alters any doc ument provided for under this Act; (e) contravenes a provision uf this Act, is guilty 0' an offence and liable on conviction to imprisonment for 3 years and a fine ofR75,OOO. 9 Offences and penalties