# Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, Section 201: False representation of authority to give consent.


(1) It is an offence for a person to represent falsely that he is authorised by any person to give consent for the purposes of this Chapter in relation to a performance, unless he believes on reasonable grounds that he is so authorised.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or both.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/201 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/copyright-designs-and-patents-act-1988/section-201
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