Cap. 594 Art. 48False information, etc.

Any person who, in connection with any matter under this Act -

(a) furnishes any information which he knows to be false in a material particular, or recklessly furnishes any information which is false in a material particular; or

(b) with intent to deceive produces, furnishes, sends or otherwise makes use of any document which is false in a material particular; or

(c) wilfully refuses or without lawful excuse (the proof whereof shall lie on him) withholds any material information, shall be guilty of an offence against this Act and shall on conviction be liable to a fine (multa) of not less than five hundred euro (€500) but not exceeding two thousand and five hundred euro (€2,500), or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or to both such fine and imprisonment.