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Post-conviction powers32Imprisonment or fine

(1)    A person guilty of an offence under any of sections 4, 5, 6(1) and (2), 7 and 8 shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)    imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, or

(b)    a fine not exceeding £20,000,

or to both.

(2)    A person guilty of an offence under section 9, 13(6) or 34(9) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)    imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, or

(b)    a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale,

or to both.

(3)    A person guilty of an offence under regulations under section 12 or 13 shall be liable on summary conviction to such penalty by way of imprisonment or fine as may be provided by regulations under that section.

(4)    A person guilty of any other offence under this Act shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)    imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, or

(b)    a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale,

or to both.

(5)    In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c 44), the reference in each of subsections (1)(a), (2)(a) and (4)(a) to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to 6 months.

NOTES
Initial Commencement
To be appointed

To be appointed: see s 68(3).
Criminal Procedure93 Criminal Law & Disposition of Offenders93 Sentencing Powers & General Principles of Sentencing93 Fines in Criminal Proceedings93

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