PenaltiesN.I.
16.—(1) A person guilty of an offence under this Order is liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or to both; or
(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both.
(2) A permit or licence in relation to which an offence under Article 4 (false statements) or 5 (misuse of permits or licences) has been committed is void—
(a)in the case of an offence under Article 4, as from the time when it was granted; and
(b)in the case of an offence under Article 5, as from the time when the falsification or alteration was made.
(3) The court by which any person is convicted of an offence under this Order may order that the person convicted may not, for a period of up to five years—
(a)be issued with any permit or issued with a permit for a particular activity; or
(b)be granted any licence or granted a licence for a particular purpose.