Section 4 Penalties.

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

In England and Wales, any person guilty of an offence under this Act shall be liable—

(a)

on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or

(b)

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine or both.

(2)

In Scotland, any person guilty of an offence under this Act shall be liable—

(a)

on summary conviction—

(i)

in the district court, to a fine not exceeding £200;

(ii)

in the sheriff court, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or

(b)

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine or both.

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