Minerals Development Act, 1995

Increase in penalties for certain offences.

6.—A person who is guilty of an offence under section 11 (3), 27 (3), 32 (3), 36 (2), 56 (2), 74 (1), 75 (5) or 76 (2) of the Principal Act shall, in lieu of the penalty prescribed by the particular section concerned, be liable—

(a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,500 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both, or

(b) on conviction on indictment to a fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.