[F2F290COffences.S
(1)If any person, for the purpose of procuring a particular decision on an application (whether by himself or another) for the issue of a certificate under section 90 or 90A of this Act—
(a)knowingly or recklessly makes a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular;
(b)with intent to deceive, uses any document which is false or misleading in a material particular; or
(c)with intent to deceive, withholds any material information,
he shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) of this section shall be liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or
(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or a fine, or both.]
Textual Amendments
F2Ss. 90-90C and cross heading substituted for s. 90 (10.8.1992 for certain purposes under s. 90B, otherwise 25.9.1992) by Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34, SIF 123:2), s. 42(1) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 1992/1937, arts.3, 4 (with art. 5).