Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61)

Part II E+W Licensed Conveyancing

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 2: power to amend conferred (1.4.1991 for certain purposes, otherwise 7.12.2004) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41), ss. 53(8)(a), 124 (with s. 59(1)); S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch; S.I. 2004/2950, art. 2(a)

C2 Pt. 2: power to amend conferred (1.4.1991 for certain purposes, otherwise 7.12.2004) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41), ss. 53(9), 124 (with s. 59(1)); S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch; S.I. 2004/2950, art. 2(a)

Miscellaneous and supplemental E+W

35 Penalty for pretending to be a licensed conveyancer or recognised body. E+W

(1) An individual shall not describe himself or hold himself out as a licensed conveyancer unless he holds a licence in force under this Part.

(2) A body corporate shall not describe itself or hold itself out as a recognised body unless it is for the time being recognised under section 32.

(3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the fourth level on the standard scale.