Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

[F145GPenalties for offences relating to regulated roles by individuals not in SchemeS

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A person who commits an offence under section 45C, 45D, 45E or 45F is liable—

(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both),

(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine (or both).]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 45C-45G inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 for specified purposes, 1.7.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 73(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2)(3), sch. (with regs. 11, 12)