Section 35 Penalty for pretending to be a licensed conveyancer or recognised body.

England and Wales

(1)

An individual shall not describe himself or hold himself out as a licensed conveyancer unless he holds a licence in force under this Part.

(2)

A body F1. . . shall not describe itself or hold itself out as a recognised body unless it is for the time being recognised under section 32.

(3)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the fourth level on the standard scale.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 35(2) repealed (31.3.2009) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 182, 210, 211, Sch. 17 para. 25, Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/503, art. 2(c)(i)(f)(v)(aa)

Notes on Part II

Modifications

C1: Pt. 2: power to amend conferred (1.4.1991 for certain purposes, otherwise 7.12.2004) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41), ss. 53(8)(a), 124 (with s. 59(1)); S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch; S.I. 2004/2950, art. 2(a)
C2: Pt. 2: power to amend conferred (1.4.1991 for certain purposes, otherwise 7.12.2004) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41), ss. 53(9), 124 (with s. 59(1)); S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch; S.I. 2004/2950, art. 2(a)