Prohibition on unlicensed supply, etc.N.I.
8.—(1) A person who—
F1(a)generates electricity for the purpose of giving a supply to any premises or enabling a supply to be so given;
F2(b)transmits electricity for that purpose; or
F1(c)supplies electricity to any premises,
shall be guilty of an offence unless he is authorised to do so by a licence or exemption.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this Article shall be liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;
(b)on conviction on indictment, to a fine.
(3) No proceedings shall be instituted in respect of an offence under this Article except by or on behalf of the Department or the Director.F3