C1C2Part 9 Information
Pt. 9 (ss. 237-247) modified (prosp.) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 29(3)-(7), 66 (with s. 6(9))
Offences
245 Offences
1
A person commits an offence if he discloses information to which section 237 applies in contravention of section 237(2).
2
A person commits an offence if he discloses information in contravention of a direction given under section 243(4).
3
A person commits an offence if he uses information disclosed to him under this Part for a purpose which is not permitted under this Part.
4
A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—
a
on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both;
b
on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.
Pt. 9 applied (N.I.) (1.4.2003) by The Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/419) (N.I. 6), art. 63; S.R. 2003/203, art. 2, Sch.
Pt. 9 applied (20.6.2003) by S.I. 1990/1715, reg. 5 (as inserted by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398), art. 2, Sch. para. 17(5))