SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 22Control of maximum prices for medical supplies

Penalties

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1

A person who contravenes or fails to comply with—

a

an order made under section 260,

b

a direction given or requirement imposed under that section, or

c

a provision of this Schedule,

is guilty of an offence.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the contravention or failure is an offence under paragraph 9(3) or 10(5).

3

A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (1) is—

a

on summary conviction, liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months or to a fine not exceeding the prescribed sum, or to both, or

b

on conviction on indictment, liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both.

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Sub-paragraph (3) is subject to paragraph 11.