(1)This section has effect where a person is guilty of an offence under section 62(1).
(2)The offender is liable—
(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the relevant period or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or both;
(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or a fine, or both.
(3)“The relevant period” means—
(a)in relation to England and Wales, [F1the general limit in a magistrates’ court];
(b)in relation to Northern Ireland, 6 months.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 66(3)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table
Commencement Information
I1S. 66 in force at 6.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/816, art. 2, Sch. para. 1