Discharge of debtor
55BF1Section 55A: sanctions
1
If a debtor fails to comply with the requirement imposed by subsection (2) or (4) of section 55A, that section applies in relation to the debtor as if the relevant period were the period of 12 months beginning with the date of discharge of the debtor.
2
If a debtor fails to comply with the requirement imposed by subsection (2) or (4) of section 55A during the period when the section applies in relation to the debtor by virtue of subsection (1), the debtor commits an offence.
3
A debtor who is guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable on summary conviction to—
a
a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum,
b
imprisonment for—
i
a term not exceeding 3 months, or
ii
a term not exceeding 6 months, if the person has previously been convicted of an offence inferring dishonest appropriation of property or an attempt at such appropriation, or
c
both such fine and imprisonment.
4
A debtor who is guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable on conviction on indictment to—
a
a fine,
b
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or
c
both such fine and imprisonment.