Docks and Harbours Act 1966

23 False statements

Any person who, for the purpose of procuring the issue, renewal, transfer or revocation of a licence or the variation or revocation of a condition imposed on a licence—

(a) makes a statement which he knows to be false in a material particular or recklessly makes a statement which is false in a material particular; or

(b) produces, furnishes, sends or otherwise makes use of a document which he knows to be false in a material particular or recklessly produces, furnishes, sends or otherwise makes use of a document which is false in a material particular;

shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or a fine not exceeding £100 or both.