Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016

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(1)An individual commits an offence if the individual—

(a)has the care of another individual by virtue of being a care worker, and

(b)ill-treats or wilfully neglects that individual.

(2)An individual who commits an offence under subsection (1) 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).

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