8. For paragraph (2) of Article 45 (offences in connection with office of inspector) there shall be substituted the following paragraphs—
“(1A) Any approved verifier who—
(a)stamps any weighing or measuring equipment in contravention of any provision of this Order or of any instrument made under it, or without duly testing it; or
(b)commits any breach of any duty imposed on him by or under this Order,
shall be guilty of an offence.
(2) If any person who is not an inspector, or is not an approved verifier, acts or purports to act as such, he shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) Articles 24(1) and 25(1) shall apply in relation to proceedings for an offence under paragraph (1A)(b) as they apply in relation to proceedings for an offence under Part V.”.