[F127DProvision of information to holder of knife dealer's licenceE+W+S
(1)Subsection (2) applies where the holder of a knife dealer's licence (“the dealer”)—
(a)is required by the licence to obtain information of a type specified in the licence from a person; and
(b)the dealer requests (whether orally, in writing or otherwise) the information from the person.
(2)A person, or any person acting on behalf of the person, who knowingly or recklessly provides false information in response to a request under subsection (1)(b) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 27A-27S and cross-heading inserted (1.11.2007 for specified purposes, 1.6.2009 for specified purposes, 1.9.2009 for specififed purposes, 1.6.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Custodial Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 17), ss. 58, 67(2); S.S.I. 2007/431, art. 3, sch., S.S.I. 2009/197, art. 2, Sch.