The Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (Scotland) Regulations 2005

PenaltiesS

11.—(1) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the specified Community provisions contained in Part I of Schedule 1 to these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and liable–

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

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

(2) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the specified Community provisions contained in Part II of Schedule 1 to these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both.

(3) A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraphs (b), (c), (d) or (e) of regulation 7(1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both.