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Version date: 1 August 2013 - onwards
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43. Offences and penalties.

(1) A person who is guilty of an offence under section 29 (3) or subsection (4), (7) or (8) of this section shall be liable -

(a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,500 or, at the discretion of the court in the case of an individual, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both, or

(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding £1,000,000 or, at the discretion of the court in the case of an individual, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or both.

(2) Summary proceedings in relation to an offence under this Act may be brought and prosecuted by the Director of Public Prosecutions or by the supervisory authority.

(3) [deleted]