Health Act 2007
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PART 10 Offences | ||
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Offences. |
79.— (1) A person is guilty of an offence if the person— | |
(a) fails to discharge a duty to which the person is subject under section 69 (3), or | ||
(b) contravenes section 46 , 47 , or 77 . | ||
(2) A registered provider carrying on the business of a designated centre is guilty of an offence if the registered provider— | ||
(a) fails to discharge a duty to which the registered provider is subject under section 56 (1 or 65 , | ||
(b) contravenes section 56 (2), (3) or (4), or 66 (1), | ||
(c) fails to discharge a duty to which the registered provider is subject under a provision of the regulations, | ||
(d) contravenes a provision of the regulations, or | ||
(e) fails to comply with a condition of the registration of the designated centre. | ||
(3) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable— | ||
(a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both, or | ||
(b) on conviction on indictment to a fine not exceeding €70,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both. | ||
(4) A registered provider guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable— | ||
(a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both, or | ||
(b) on conviction on indictment to a fine not exceeding €70,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both. |