Dishonest representations for obtaining a reductionI19
1
A person (P) is to be guilty of an offence if P, for the purpose of obtaining a reduction under a council tax reduction scheme whether for P or some other person, dishonestly—
a
makes a false statement or representation; or
b
provides, or causes or allows to be provided, any document or information which is false in a material particular.
2
A person guilty of an offence under this regulation is to be liable—
a
on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both; or
b
on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or to a fine or to both.