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Article 83 Penalties

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(1)

A person guilty of an offence under article 82(1) or (2) is liable—

(a)

in England and Wales or Northern Ireland—

(i)

on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £50,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both;

(ii)

on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both;

and

(b)

in Scotland—

(i)

on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £50,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months, or both;

(ii)

on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both.

(2)

A person guilty of an offence under article 82(4) or (5) is liable—

(a)

in England and Wales or Northern Ireland—

(i)

on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both;

(ii)

on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both;

and

(b)

in Scotland—

(i)

on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months, or both;

(ii)

on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both.