Control of Prices Act, 1937

Offences in relation to retail prices (display) orders.

43.—If any person acts in contravention of or fails or neglects to comply with a retail prices (display) order for the time being in force, such person shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof, in the case of a first offence, to a fine not exceeding five pounds, and in the case of a second or any subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding ten pounds or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding three months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.