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22. Applying false manufacturer’s code, etc.

(1) Any person who—

(a) forges a manufacturer’s code;

(b) falsely applies to an optical disc a manufacturer’s code or any mark so resembling a manufacturer’s code as to be calculated to deceive;

(c) makes any die, block, machine or other instrument for the purpose of forging, or of being used for forging, a manufacturer’s code;

(d) disposes of or has in his possession any die, block, machine or other instrument for the purpose of forging a manufacturer’s code; or

(e) causes to be done anything referred to in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d),

commits an offence.

(2) Any person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable—

(a) on a first conviction, to a fine of $500,000 and to imprisonment for 2 years; and

(b) on a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine of $1,000,000 and to imprisonment for 4 years.

(3) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1) it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he acted without intent to deceive or defraud.

23. False and misleading statements

Any person who makes any false or misleading statement or furnishes any false or misleading information in connection with—

(a) any application made, or notice given, by him under this Ordinance; or

(b) any request by the Commissioner or an authorized officer for information under this Ordinance,

commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 2 and to imprisonment for 6 months.

24. Obstruction of authorized officers

(1) Without prejudice to any other Ordinance, any person who—

(a) wilfully obstructs an authorized officer in the exercise of his powers or the performance of his duties under this Ordinance;

(b) wilfully fails to comply with any requirement properly made to him by any such authorized officer;