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Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981

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4Penalties.

(1)In England and Wales, any person guilty of an offence under this Act shall be liable—

(a)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or

(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine or both.

(2)In Scotland, any person guilty of an offence under this Act shall be liable—

(a)on summary conviction—

(i)in the district court, to a fine not exceeding £200;

(ii)in the sheriff court, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum; or

(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine or both.

(3)In this section " statutory maximum ", in relation to a fine on summary conviction, means—

(a)in England and Wales, the prescribed sum within the meaning of section 32 of the [1980 c. 43.] Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (at the passing of this Act £1,000); and

(b)in Scotland, the prescribed sum within the meaning of section 289B of the [1975 c. 21.] Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (at the passing of this Act £1,000).

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