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Penal Code 1871 s 176

Penal Code 1871 s 176

s 176 Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give such notice or information

176.—(1) A person who, being legally bound to give any notice or to furnish information on any subject to any public servant, as such, intentionally omits to give such notice or to furnish such information in the manner and at the time required by law, shall —(a) in the case of an individual, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to $1,500, or with both; or (b) in any other case, be punished with fine which may extend to $10,000.[15/2019] (2) If the notice or information required to be given respects the commission of an offence, or is required for the purpose of preventing the commission of an offence or in order to the apprehension of an offender, any person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall —(a) in the case of an individual, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $5,000, or with both; or (b) in any other case, be punished with fine which may extend to $10,000.[15/2019]

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