§ 76 — False declaration, etc.

76. A person who —(a)

makes any declaration or statement, or provides any information or document, under or for the purposes of this Part that is false or misleading in a material particular; and

(b)

knows or ought reasonably to know that, or is reckless as to whether, the declaration, statement, information or document is false or misleading in a material particular,

shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

[Act 37 of 2020 wef 14/01/2021]