| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offences | Enactment | Amendment | Penalties |
| NIGHT POACHING ACT 1828 (C. 69) Offences under section 1 (taking or destroying game or rabbits by night or entering land for that purpose). | Section 1. | For the words from “such offender” onwards substitute “ he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| PUBLIC MEETING ACT 1908 (c. 66) Offences under section 1(1) (endeavour to break up a public meeting). | Section 1(1) | After “offence” add “ shall on summary conviction be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both ”. | 6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both. |
| F1. . .. | F1. . . | F1. . .. | F1. . . |
| BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES ACT 1963 (C. 2) Offences under the following provisions - section 7 (restriction of betting on dog racecourses); section 10(5) (advertising licensed betting offices); section 11(6) (person holding bookmaker’s or betting agency permit employing a person disqualified from holding such a permit); section 18(2) (making unauthorised charges to bookmakers on licensed track); section 19 (occupiers of licensed tracks not to have any interest in bookmaker thereon); section 21 (betting with young persons); section 22 (betting circulars not to be sent to young persons). | Section 52 | For paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (2) (penalties for certain offences) substitute “ on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both ”. | Level 5 on the standard scale or 6 months or both. |
| THEATRES ACT 1968 (C. 54) Offences under section 6 (provocation of breach of the peace by means of public performance of play). | Section 6(2) | For paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both ”. | 6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both. |
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enactment creating offence | Penalty enactment | Old maximum fine | New maximum fine |
| F2. . . | F2. . . | F2. . . | F2. . . |
| F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| PUBLIC ORDER ACT 1936 (1Edw. 8 &1 Geo. 6) (C. 6) Offences under section 1(1) (wearing uniform signifying association with political organisation). | Section 7(2). | £50 | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (SCOTLAND) ACT 1937 (C. 37) Offences under section 46(2) (publication of matters identifying juveniles in court proceedings). | Section 46(2). | £50 | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS (ANIMALS) ACT 1937 (C. 59) Offences under section 1(1) (prohibition of films in production of which suffering has been caused to animals). | Section 1(3). | £100 | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| F4. . . | F4. . . | F4. . . | F4. . . |
| [F5. . . | F5. . . | F5. . . | F5. . .] |
| F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT 1948 (C. 29) Offences under section 55(2) (obstruction). | Section 55(2) (as amended by Schedule 3 to the Criminal Justice Act 1967). | £10 for a first offence and £20 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| AGRICULTURE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1948 (C. 45) Offences under section 50(1) (prohibition of night shooting and use of spring traps). | Section 50(2) | £20 for a first offence and £50 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 50A(1) (open trapping of hares and rabbits). | Section 50A(2). | £20 for a first offence and £50 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| DOCKING AND NICKING OF HORSES ACT 1949 (C. 70) Offences under section 1(1) (prohibition of docking or nicking horses). | Section 1(3). | £25 | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 2(3) (offences in connection with importation of docked horses). | Section 2(3). | £25 | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 2(4) (making of false statement). | Section 2(4). | £25 | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| DOGS (PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK) ACT 1953 (C. 28) Offences under section 1(1) (owning or keeping a dog which worries livestock). | Section 1(6) (as amended by Schedule 3 to the Criminal Justice Act 1967). | £20 for a first offence and £50 for a second or subsequent offence in respect of the same dog. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| PESTS ACT 1954 (C. 68) Offences under section 12 (spreading of myxomatosis). | Section 12. | £20 for a first offence and £50 for a second or subsequent offence in respect of the same dog. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| ANIMAL (CRUEL POISONS) ACT 1962 (C. 26) Offences under section 1 (offences in connection with use of prohibited poison for destroying animals). | Section 1. | £50 | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| SEA FISHERIES (SHELLFISH ACT) 1967 (C. 83) Offences under section 7(4) (using prohibited fishing implements etc. in an area of fishery or oyster bed to which section applies). | Section 7(4). | £2 for a first offence, £5 for a second offence and £10 for a third or subsequent offence. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| ABORTION ACT 1967 (C. 87) Offences under section 2(3) (contravening or failing to comply with regulations as to notification). | Section 2(3). | £100 | Level 5 on the standard scale. |
| AGRICULTURE (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1968 (C. 34) Offences under the following provisions— section 1(1) (prevention of unnecessary pain and distress to livestock); section 2(2) (breach of regulations with respect to welfare of livestock). | Section 7(1). | £100 for a first offence and £200 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| GAMING ACT 1968 (C. 65) Offences under section 8(5) (gaming in a street or public place). | Section 8(5). | £50 | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY (COMPULSORY INSURANCE) ACT 1969 (C. 57) Offences under section 4(3) (offences in relation to certificates of insurance). | Section 4(3). | £50 | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 5 (employer failing to insure employee). | Section 5. | £200 | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| CONSERVATION OF SEALS ACT 1970 (C. 30) Any offence under the Act, except an offence under section 11(7). | Section 5(2). | £50 for a first offence and £100 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| MISUSE OF DRUGS ACT 1971 (C. 38) Offences under section 17(3) (failure to comply with notice requiring information relating to prescribing supply etc. of drugs). | Schedule 4. | £100 | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| POISONS ACT 1972 (C. 66) Any offence under section 8(1) (contravention of provisions of sections 1 to 7, other than section 6(4), or of the Poisons rules). | Section 8(1). | £50 | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 6(4) (using title etc. falsely to suggest entitlement to sell poison). | Section 6(4). | £20 | Level 2 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 9(8) (obstructing an inspector etc.). | Section 9(8). | £5 | Level 2 on the standard scale. |
| HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ETC. ACT 1974 (C. 37) | |||
| Offences under the following provisions— | |||
section 33(1)(d) (contravening requirement imposed by or under section 14 or obstructing any person in exercise of his powers under section 14); section 33(1)(e) (contravening requirement imposed by inspector) where the requirement contravened was imposed under section 20; section 33(1)(f) (preventing etc, any other person from appearing before inspector); section 3(1)(h) (intentionally obstructing an inspector); section 33(1)(n) (falsely pretending to be an inspector). | Section 33(2). | £400 | Level 5 on the standard scale. |
| SALMON AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES ACT 1975 (C. 51) Offences against any provision of the Act not specified in the table in Part I of Schedule 4. | Paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 4. | £50 for a first offence and £100 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 1 (fishing with certain instruments for salmon, trout or freshwater fish and possessing certain instruments for fishing for such fish) if not acting with another. | The Table in Part I of Schedule 4. | £50 for a first offence and £100 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 19(2) (fishing for salmon during the annual close season or weekly close time). | The said Table. | £100 for a first offence and £200 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 19(4) (fishing for trout during the annual close season or weekly close time). | The said Table. | £100 for a first offence and £200 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 19(6) (fishing for freshwater fish during the annual close season for freshwater fish and fishing for eels by means of a rod and line during that season). | The said Table. | £100 for a first offence and £200 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 19(7) (fishing for rainbow trout during the annual close season for rainbow trout and fishing for eels by means of a rod and line during that season). | The said Table. | £100 for a first offence and £200 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 21 (prohibition on use of certain devices at certain times). | The said Table. | £100 for a first offence and £200 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Offences under section 27 (fishing for fish otherwise than under the authority of a licence and possessing an unlicensed instrument with intent to use it for fishing) if not acting with another). | The said Table. | £50 for a first offence and £100 for a second or subsequent offence. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
Textual Amendments
F2Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. II repealed (1.8.1997) by 1997 c. 48, s. 62(1)(2), Sch. 1 para. 19(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1997/1712, art. 3, Sch.
F3Sch. 2 Pt. 2: entry relating to Protection of Animals Act 1934 repealed (3.11.2006) by The Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/536), art. 2(3), Sch. 3
F4Entry in Sch. 2 Pt. II repealed (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 53, s. 147, Sch. 3 Pt. II; S.I. 1996/2842, art. 4
F5Words in Sch. 2 Pt. II repealed (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, s. 80(1)(2), Sch. 4; S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(g)(i)
F6Sch. 2 Pt. 2: entry relating to Fire Services Act 1947 repealed (2.8.2005) by Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5), ss. 89(2), 90, sch. 4; S.S.I. 2005/392, art. 2(k)
F7Sch. 2 Pt. 2: entry relating to Cockfighting Act 1952 repealed (3.11.2006) by The Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/536), art. 2(3), Sch. 3
F8Sch. 2 Pt. 2: entry relating to s. 41(1) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 repealed (1.9.2006) by Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10), ss. 101, 104, sch. 6 para. 3; S.S.I. 2006/432, art. 2(h)
F9Sch. 2 Pt. 2: entry relating to Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 repealed (23.2.2006) by Joint Inspection of Childrens Services and Inspection of Social Work Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 3), ss. 8(4)(g), 10(2)
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Enactment | Amendment | New penalty |
| MILITARY LANDS ACT 1892 (C. 43) Section 17(2) (offences against byelaws). | For “five pounds” substitute “ level 2 on the standard scale ”. | Level 2 on the standard scale. |
| PROTECTION OF ANIMALS (SCOTLAND) ACT 1912 (C. 14) Section 7 (selling poisoned grain or placing on any land matter rendered poisonous). | For “ten pounds” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| LAND DRAINAGE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1930 (C. 20) Section 4 (obstruction of person exercising power of entry). | For “twenty pounds” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| LAND DRAINAGE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1941 (C. 13) Section 2(2) (obstruction of person exercising power of entry). | For “twenty pounds” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| PUBLIC HEALTH (SCOTLAND) ACT 1945 (C. 15) Section 1(5) (contravention of regulations as to treatment and spread of certain diseases). | For “one hundred pounds” substitute “ level 5 on the standard scale ”. | Level 5 on the standard scale and £50 per day during which the offence continues. |
| F10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| F10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | F10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT 1948 (C. 37) Section 8(1) (obstruction of person exercising power of entry). | For the words from “twenty pounds” to the end substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Section 8(3) (other summary offences under Act). | For the words from “one hundred pounds” where first occurring to “one hundred pounds” where secondly occurring substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale or 3 months or both. |
| RIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) (SCOTLAND) ACT 1951 (C. 66) Section 21 (obstruction of person exercising power of entry). | For the words from “five pounds” to the end substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| LAND DRAINAGE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1958 (C. 24) Section 11(4) (obstruction of person exercising power of entry). | For the words from “five pounds” to the end substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES ACT 1963 (C. 2) Section 28(10) (disclosing information about bookmaker’s business). | For “one hundred pounds” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| PLANT VARIETIES AND SEEDS ACT 1964 (C. 14) Section 25(9) (obstructing an authorised person). | For “twenty pounds” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Section 27(1) (tampering with samples). | For “one hundred pounds” substitute “ level 5 on the standard scale ”. | Level 5 on the standard scale or 3 months or both. |
| AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE ACT 1964 (C. 28) Section 20(1) (obstruction, etc. of authorised officer). | For “twenty pounds” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Section 20(2) (offences under Part III). | For the words from “one hundred pounds” to “two hundred and fifty pounds” substitute “ level 5 on the standard scale ”. | Level 5 on the standard scale or 3 months or both. |
| INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT SOCIETIES ACT 1965 (C. 12) Section 61 (general offences). | For “five pounds” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| RIVERS (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION) (SCOTLAND) ACT 1965 (C. 13) Section 11(2) (unauthorised disclosure of information). | For the words from “one hundred pounds” to the end substitute “ level 5 on the standard scale ”. | Level 5 on the standard scale. |
| F11. . . | F11. . . | F11. . . |
| F11. . . | F11. . . | F11. . . |
| F11. . . | F11. . . | F11. . . |
| F12. . . | F12. . . | F12. . . |
| F12. . . | F12. . . | F12. . . |
| AGRICULTURE (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1968 (C. 34) Section 7(2) (obstructing officer authorised to carry out welfare inspections). | For “twenty pounds” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| SALE OF VENISON (SCOTLAND) ACT 1968 (C. 38) Section 1(4) (contravention of provisions regarding registration of venison dealers). | For “£20” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Section 2(4) (failure to keep records, etc.) | For “£20” substitute “ level 2 on the standard scale ”. | Level 2 on the standard scale. |
| SEWERAGE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1968 (C. 47) Section 44 (failure to provide information, etc.). | For “£20” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Section 48(9) (obstruction of person having right of entry). | For “£20” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale and £5 per day which the offence continues. |
| Section 50(3) (unauthorised disclosure of information)>. | For the words from “£100” to the end substitute “ level 5 on the standard scale ”. | Level 5 on the standard scale. |
| TRANSPORT ACT 1968 (C. 73) Section 97A(1) (tachograph offences). | For “£200” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| Section 97A(2) (failure by employer to secure compliance with section 97A(1)(a)). | For “£200” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale. |
| ROAD TRAFFIC (FOREIGN VEHICLES) ACT 1972 (C. 27) Section 3(1) (disobeying prohibition on a goods vehicle). | For “£200” substitute “ level 5 on the standard scale ”. | Level 5 on the standard scale. |
| EDUCATION (SCOTLAND) ACT 1980 (C. 44) Section 43(1) (contravention of section 35, 41 or 42). | For the words from “in the case” where first occurring to “£50” where thirdly occurring substitute “ to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale or 1 month or both. |
| Section 66(3) (obstruction of inspectors). | For the words from “£20” to “£50” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale or 3 months or both. |
| Section 98(2) (failure to register independent school, etc.). | For the words “£20” to “£50” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale or 3 months or both. |
| Section 101(2) (using disqualified premises). | For the words from “£20” to “£50” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale’ ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale or 3 months or both. |
| Section 101(3) (disqualified person acting as proprietor of independent school, etc.). | For the words from “£20” to “£50” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale or 3 months or both. |
| WATER (SCOTLAND) ACT 1980 (C. 45) Section 38(7) (obstruction of person exercising power of entry). | For “£25” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Section 64(2) (failure to provide information, etc.). | For “£25” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Section 72(3) (penalty which may be provided for contravention of byelaws). | For “the sum of £400” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale and £50 per day during which the offence continues. |
| Section 93(7) (failure to provide information, etc.). | For “£200” substitute “ level 4 on the standard scale ”. | Level 4 on the standard scale and £20 per day during which the offence continues. |
| Paragraph 10(3) of Schedule 4 (offences relating to construction of reservoirs). | For the words from “£50” where first occurring to “continued” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
| Paragraph 28 of Schedule 4 (obstruction of person exercising power of entry). | For the words “£25” substitute “ level 3 on the standard scale ”. | Level 3 on the standard scale. |
Textual Amendments
F10Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 repealed (2.8.2005) by Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5), ss. 89(2), 90, sch. 4; S.S.I. 2005/392, art. 2(k)
F11Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 omitted (1.4.2019) by virtue of The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/125), regs. 1(2), 8
F12Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)