Illegal system interference

(1) A person commits an offence who, intentionally and without lawful excuse or justification, seriously hinders or interferes with the functioning of the computer system of 13 another person by inputting, transmitting, damaging, modifying or suppressing computer data. (2) A person who commits an offence under sub-section (1), is liable- on– (a) summary conviction to a fine of ten thousand dollars and to a term of imprisonment for three years; or (b) conviction on indictment to a fine of fifteen thousand dollars and to a term of imprisonment for five years. (3) For the purposes of this section “seriously hinders” includes– (a) disconnecting the electricity supply to the (b) causing electromagnetic interference to the computer system; or (c) corrupting the computer system.