Betting Act, 1931

Penalty for false statement of age.

31.—(1) Every person who by falsely representing himself to be of or over the age of eighteen years either induces a licensed bookmaker to make a bet or enter into a betting transaction with him or induces the registered proprietor of registered premises to permit him to enter or remain in such premises shall be guilty of an offence under this sub-section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding five pounds.

(2) Every person who directs, causes or induces any other person to commit an offence under the foregoing sub-section of this section shall be guilty of an offence under this sub-section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding five pounds.