(1)If any person discloses any information obtained by him in the course of and by virtue of his membership of or employment by the Board and relating to a manufacturing process or trade secret, he shall, unless the disclosure is made in the performance of the duties of his office or employment, be guilty of an offence.
(2)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—
(a)on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £400;
(b)on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.