Employment Permits Act 2006
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Penalties and proceedings. |
32.— (1) A person guilty of an offence under section 18 (2), 19 (3), 23 (4) or 25 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 €50,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both. | ||
(2) A person guilty of an offence under section 22 (10), 24 (2) or 27 (6) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both. | ||
(3) Notwithstanding section 10 (4) of the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act 1851 , summary proceedings for an offence under the Act of 2003 or this Act may be brought within 24 months from the date of the offence. | ||
(4) Summary proceedings for an offence under this Act may be brought and prosecuted by the Minister. |