Part I Plant Varieties

False information and representations as to rights

31 False information.

1

If any information to which this section applies is false in a material particular and the person giving the information knows that it is false or gives it recklessly, he shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

2

The information to which this section applies is—

a

information given in an application to the Controller for a decision against which an appeal lies to the Tribunal,

b

information given by or on behalf of the applicant in connection with such an application, and

c

information given in pursuance of a request under section 16(2) above.