170. Every person is guilty of an offence who, by act or omission,(1) contravenes section 34, the second paragraph of section 35, sections 36 to 43 or section 78;
(2) does not comply with a regulation made under section 167 to contravene which is an offence;
(3) does not comply with an order of the Chief Coroner, a Deputy Chief Coroner or a coroner, except where this Act stipulates that non-compliance with the order constitutes contempt of court;
(4) hinders or attempts to hinder the Chief Coroner, a Deputy Chief Coroner, a coroner or a person authorized to act under this Act, in the performance of his duties.