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(3) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months.

[cf. 1996 c. 6 s. 26 U.K.]

34. Part 8 offence (Disclosure of information)

A person who discloses information in contravention of section 28 commits an offence and is liable—

(a) on summary conviction to a fine at level 6;

(b) on conviction on indictment to a fine of $200,000 and to imprisonment for 2 years.

35. Obstruction

(1) Any person who—

(a) wilfully obstructs a member of the Customs and Excise Service or an authorized officer in the exercise of any power or the performance of any duty conferred or imposed on members of the Customs and Excise Service or authorized officers by this Ordinance;

(b) fails to comply with any requirement, direction or demand given or made by a member of the Customs and Excise Service or an authorized officer in the exercise or performance of any such power or duty,

commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months.

(2) Any person who knowingly makes a false report, or furnishes any false or misleading information, to a member of the Customs and Excise Service or an authorized officer in performing his duties under this Ordinance commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months.

36. False or misleading statements, etc.

(1) Any person, who, in respect of—

(a) an application for the grant of a permit; or

(b) any document or other article (howsoever described) required under this Ordinance (including required under a permit or under the Convention) to be provided to the Commissioner, the Director, a member of the Customs and Excise Service, an authorized officer, or an inspection team,