A person who—
(a)F1. . . In purported compliance with a requirement imposed under section F2. . . 41 of this Act, gives any information which he knows to be false in a material particular or makes a statement which he knows to be so false or recklessly gives any information which is so false or recklessly makes any statement which is so false; F3. . .
F4(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable—
(i)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F5six months] or to a fine not exceeding £100, or to both;
(ii)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Ports (Finance) Act 1985 (c. 30, SIF 58), s. 6(2), Sch.
F2Words repealed by Transport Act 1981 (c. 56, SIF 58), Sch. 12 Pt. II
F3Word repealed by Ports (Finance) Act 1985 (c. 30, SIF 58), s. 6(2), Sch.
F4S. 45(b) repealed by Ports (Finance) Act 1985 (c. 30, SIF 58), s. 6(2), Sch.
F5Words substituted by Transport Act 1981 (c. 56, SIF 58), Sch. 6 para. 15