Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) Act, 1988

Penalties.

40.—(1) A person who is convicted of an offence under section 13 (3), 16 (5), 16 (6), 16 (8) or 19 shall be liable—

(a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding twelve months, or, at the discretion of the court, to both such fine and such imprisonment, or

(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding £1,000,000, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding 5 years, or, at the discretion of the court, to both such fine and such imprisonment.

(2) A person, who is convicted of an offence under section 32 or 33 , shall be liable—

(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £1,000, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding twelve months, or, at the discretion of the court, to both such fine and such imprisonment, or

(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding £10,000, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding two years, or, at the discretion of the court, to both such fine and such imprisonment.