F1[F252 Offences in connection with fraudulent evasion of duty.U.K.
If any person is knowingly concerned in the taking of any steps with a view to the fraudulent evasion, whether by himself or another, of the duty on any beer, he shall be liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to a penalty of the statutory maximum or of three times the amount of the duty, whichever is the greater, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both, or
(b)on conviction on indictment, to a penalty of any amount or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years, or to both,
and, in either case, any beer in respect of which the offence was committed shall be liable to forfeiture.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 52 substituted (1.6.1993) by Finance Act 1991 (c. 31, SIF 40:1), s. 7(4)(5), Sch. 2 para.17; S.I. 1993/1152, art. 3(2), Sch. 1 Pt. II
F2S. 52 repealed (1.6.1993) by Finance (No. 2) Act 1992 (c. 48), ss. 3, 82 , Sch. 2 para. 8, Sch. 18 Pt. 1 , Note 4; S.I. 1993/1341, art. 2, Sch.