196False statements in applications: offence
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After section 134 of the 2005 Act insert—
“134AOffence of knowingly making a false statement in an application
(1)A person who knowingly makes a false statement in an application under this Act commits an offence.
(2)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.”.