Cap. 43 Art. 7Punishment.

(1) Any person who contravenes the provisions of articles

4, 5 and 6 shall, on conviction by the Court of Magistrates, be liable to the punishments established in the Criminal Code, for contraventions:

Provided that if, in the opinion of the court, the offence deserves a higher punishment, the court may apply such punishments cumulatively, or may award a fine (multa) or sentence the offender to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month.

(2) Where any person is convicted of any offence under articles 4, 5 and 6, the coal in respect of which the offence was committed shall be forfeited: Provided that any person, other than the offender, who shall satisfy the Commissioner of Police that he is the lawful owner or possessor of the coal seized, shall be entitled to the restitution thereof.