Valid from 24/07/2002
[F19B Offences under sections 9 and 9A: penaltiesU.K.
(1)This section applies where a person is guilty of an offence under section 9 or 9A (a “relevant offence”).
(2)In the case of the person’s first conviction for a relevant offence, he is liable—
(a)on summary conviction to a penalty of the prescribed sum, or
(b)on conviction on indictment to a penalty of any amount.
(3)In the case of a second or subsequent conviction of the person for a relevant offence, he is liable—
(a)on summary conviction to a penalty of the prescribed sum or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both, or
(b)on conviction on indictment to a penalty of any amount or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 9B inserted (24.7.2002 with application as mentioned in s. 14(6) of the inserting Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 14(2)