14. Punishment of persons assaulting Medical Officers while executing their duty
A person who assaults or resists or who aids or incites to assault or resists any medical officer in the execution of any duty imposed on him or her by this Act commits a summary offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $24, and in default of payment to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for 2 months. The provisions of this section shall not bar or hinder a prosecution in any court as for an aggravated assault when the circumstances of the case may justify such prosecution.